Chinamans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I've got a look at the next couple of weeks for us. We're focusing on a single spot that's got a pretty solid run of action coming through.

We're looking at a solid south-west groundswell train that's going to be feeding into our exposed reefs. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing freaky there. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but once the wind plays nice, we're in for some proper sessions.

The first call is Sunday morning the 23rd. We've got a clean 7ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period – that's a proper long-period pulse, packing a heap of energy. This is going to be a standout for experienced surfers, no doubt. The wind is a light NNE cross-off, so the faces will be clean. The sea surface is all organised. This is the kind of morning you get up early for. Sunday afternoon holds similar quality, dropping to 6ft but still with that long-period power.

Monday the 24th gets a bit messy with light rain and cross-shore winds, dropping the wave height to around 4ft. The energy drops right off and the quality is marginal. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is pumping but it's a mess.

We get a clean-up on Wednesday the 26th. A light offshore NW wind kicks in, making the 5ft SW swell look very inviting. The crowd factor is a possibility, but with that lineup, it's always worth it. Thursday the 27th is the real gem. Morning has a 3ft, 21-second period SW groundswell – that's a super long period, and it's glassy offshore. The energy is still solid but that period will make the waves push up nicely. The afternoon session is the pick of the entire forecast: a 6ft SW groundswell with a 20-second period, clean offshore N wind, and massive energy. This is a top-tier day for the experienced crew.

Friday the 28th kicks off with a solid 8ft SW swell and a light cross-off breeze. Still excellent for the advanced crowd. Things start to slide a bit on the weekend, with the 29th and 30th seeing more cross-on wind and marginal conditions. The energy is still there but the wind is messy.

The 31st of August is another standout. Monday morning with a 8ft SW groundswell and a light cross-off breeze. Clean, powerful, and top-notch. Monday afternoon holds with a 7ft and offshore NNW wind. The first week of September looks promising again, with the 1st having a clean cross-off wind and the 4th of September afternoon showing an 8ft SW swell with a light cross-off and clean conditions. The 7th of September morning has a big 10ft WSW swell but with a cross-off wind, it's still a solid option for the experts.

All in all, we've got a few gaps in the middle of the week, but the standouts are clear. The Thursday the 27th afternoon session is the one to circle. And keep an eye on the 31st August morning. The long-period swells from the south-west are the key, and when the wind is offshore, this place is a proper machine.

Rusty.

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