Cibratel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've been poring over the charts for Cibratel. Let me tell you, it's a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got some real windows of opportunity if you're keen to get wet.

The water's sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need a spring suit. We're looking at a solid week and a half of options, but there's a definite gap of poor conditions from the 19th through to the 25th of August where the quality drops right off.

The best of the early action is Thursday morning, August 13. The swell's coming in from the SSE at 3 ft with a long 13-second period, giving the waves some real grunt. The wave energy is moderate (393), and with glassy conditions and a light SSW breeze, it's going to be clean as a whistle. Cibratel is an exposed spot, so it's catching that SSE groundswell perfectly. This is a beginner-plus break, so it's a great session for all levels.

Sunday morning, August 16 is another standout. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the E, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it's a bit lumpier. Still, the energy is strong (558), and with absolutely no wind, it's going to be glassy. That's a solid, clean wave, but 6 ft is getting a bit spicy for beginners.

Friday morning, August 28 is a belter, albeit a long way off. The swell is 6 ft from the ESE, with a short 8-second period again, but the energy is strong (641). The wind's swinging ENE at just 3 mph, leaving the surface glassy. It's a very promising call for the end of the month, though we've got a week to wait for it.

A word on the bigger days: Saturday morning, August 15 sees a 7 ft SE swell, but the energy is massive (1890) and the wind is a cross-onshore E breeze. That's going to be a mess – more of a thrill for the kite surfers than paddle surfers. The same goes for Tuesday morning, August 25 with a 7 ft S swell and 2319 energy, but the wind is cross-onshore and the quality is marginal.

The long-period swells on the 13th and 27th (15 seconds) are proper groundswells – they'll wrap around and push through, with nice long gaps between sets. It makes paddling out easier, but those waves might break a bit too straight for a beach break like Cibratel.

Overall, the early mornings with glassy conditions are your best bet. Get on it for the 13th, 16th, or 28th of August for the cleanest, most enjoyable surf.

Rusty.

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