Chinamans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Chinamans.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, but there's a couple of proper sessions to get excited about. Right now, the water is sitting at 59°F which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year.

Friday the 28th of August is a bit of a write-off. We've got a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 1943 (moderate), but it's a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze. The quality just isn't there for a good paddle.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are even worse. The swell drops back, but the wind is cross-onshore, making for choppy, poor surf. You'll be fighting it all day, not worth the effort.

The first real standout comes on Monday the 31st of August. The morning sees a 7ft SW swell with a 19-second period, and the energy is strong at 3679. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. The afternoon is the pick though – the wind swings offshore from the N at 9 mph, and you've got a solid 7ft SW swell. The report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That's the one to aim for.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a no-go. That 25 mph NNW offshore wind is howling, making it a real mission to paddle out. The waves are there but the wind is too strong.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is a solid choice. Clean 6ft SW swell and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The wind is light and cross-off, so you'll get some nice lines.

Now, if you're an expert, circle Friday the 4th of September. The afternoon session has a 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is 2746 (strong). The wind is a clean offshore from the NW. That's a proper, powerful wave.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th of September gets big and windy. Saturday morning has a 12ft WSW swell, but it's accompanied by rain showers and a 22 mph offshore wind. That's a gnarly, expert-only zone. The afternoon is even worse with a 34 mph wind. Sunday is all wind and chop with a 10ft swell. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The first half of the following week, the 7th and 8th of September, is mostly junk with strong onshore winds. Keep your board in the car.

The next true standout is way out there, on Friday the 11th of September. The morning has a clean 8ft SW swell with a long 18-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is 3232 (strong). The afternoon is just as good, with a 7ft SW swell and a gentle offshore. That's a beautiful, long-range groundswell that will be a dream at a reef like this.

Saturday the 12th of September is a nice finisher. The morning is a bit windy, but the afternoon shows offshore winds again with a 6ft SW swell. The report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, so it's a good way to wind down the forecast.

So, the two dates to lock in are Monday the 31st of August for the afternoon, and the whole of Friday the 11th of September. Both offer clean, offshore winds, solid SW groundswells, and strong energy. The rest is a mix of average to poor conditions, with a big, windy period in early September best left to the experts or the kite crew.

Rusty.

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