Chinamans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Chinamans over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The surf kicks off Wednesday the 2nd, but honestly, it’s not looking worth paddling out for just yet. We’re seeing a solid 7 ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and a hefty combined energy of 2262, but that 12 mph west cross-off wind is making things messy. The water is sitting at 60°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Wednesday afternoon sees the swell nudge up to 8 ft, but the wind picks up to 19 mph and the quality drops. Thursday is a write-off with 10 ft SW swell and a nasty 19 mph cross-shore wind – that’s more of a washing machine than a wave.

Friday the 4th offers a glimmer of hope. The morning has a 10 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a 12 mph cross-off from the NE is keeping it clean (moderate energy of 4272). It’s still a big swell, over 8 ft, so this is for experienced surfers only. The real standout, though, is Saturday the 6th. Sunday morning we get a clean 8 ft SW swell (2545 energy) with a light 6 mph NNE cross-off breeze – that’s a proper session. But the absolute gem is Sunday afternoon: 7 ft of SW groundswell, and the wind drops to a dead-still 3 mph from the NE. Glassy conditions, my friends. The kind of surface that makes you want to whistle. This is the best on offer, hands down. For advanced surfers, that afternoon window is pure gold.

The week that follows gets messy again. Monday the 7th is a no-go with onshore winds and tiny, weak swell. Tuesday the 8th is chopped out. Wednesday the 9th is dangerous – a massive 10 ft SSW swell with a whopping combined energy over 10000, but hammered by 28 mph cross-onshore winds. Not surfable.

Looking into the second week, things calm down but stay a bit inconsistent. Friday the 11th shows some promise in the afternoon with a 4 ft SW swell and a clean 16 mph offshore NNW wind (733 energy). Not huge, but clean. Saturday the 12th is a write-off. The next real highlight is Monday the 14th morning: glassy conditions again, with a 5 ft SW groundswell (1239 energy). It’s smaller, but that offshore glass is hard to beat for a long, clean ride. Tuesday the 15th stays clean with cross-off winds and 5-6 ft swell, worth a look.

Late in the period, Thursday the 17th sees a massive 13 ft SW groundswell roll in, but the guidance tells us it’s just too big for this break. The energy readings are insane – over 19000 – but you’d need a jet ski and a death wish. Save your skin.

So, if you’re an experienced surfer, your window is Sunday the 6th afternoon – that’s the standout. Monday the 14th morning is the next best bet for a cleaner, smaller session. Crowds are possible at Chinamans, so get in early.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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