Cimaja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Cimaja.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a slow patch. The surf that’s showing for the 26th is marginal, with a 1.7m SSE swell, wonky wind, and the energy is only moderate (874). It’s not really worth paddling out for. We’ve got a bit of a lull after that, but things start to shape up properly.

Monday the 27th morning is where we first get a look-in. It’s small, only 3ft from the south, but the wind goes glassy and the waves will be clean. Energy is low (400), but if you’re on a longboard, it’s a fun, easy session.

Tuesday the 28th morning gets even smaller at 2ft from the SSW, but that’s a 16-second period groundswell. Glassy wind again. The energy is still low (294), but that long period will give you some lined-up little peelers on the reef.

Wednesday the 29th morning stays in that 3ft range from the SSW, clean as a whistle with glassy conditions. By the afternoon, the energy bumps up a notch (532) and it’s still glassy. That’s a solid, clean afternoon session.

Now, the standout is Thursday the 30th morning. The swell is only 3ft from the SSW, but the period is a massive 19 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to 1254 (moderate to strong), and it’s dead glassy. This is a reef break, so that long period is going to stack up beautifully. This is excellent for experienced surfers. If you can only surf one session this week, make it that one.

Friday the 31st picks up to 5ft from the SSW, but the winds go a bit messy for most of the day. There’s a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The energy is high, but the quality is knocked back by the conditions.

Saturday the 1st of August morning is another cracker. It’s 5ft from the SSW, but with an 18-second period and glassy wind. Energy is very strong (1565). That’s top-tier Cimaja for the more experienced crew. It’s a little too big for total beginners.

Sunday the 2nd of August gets into solid territory – 7ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and the morning is cross-on but the afternoon turns glassy. The energy is pumping (2373 to 2017). The afternoon glass-off will be excellent for the experts.

Monday the 3rd drops back a touch to 6ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon. Still surfable, just not as clean.

Tuesday the 4th morning is clean and glassy with 6ft SSW swell (1248 energy). The afternoon is surprisingly glassy too, with a sideshore E wind, so if you’re flexible, that’s a score.

Looking into the second week, it stays on. Thursday the 6th has 7ft from the SSW, but conditions get pretty choppy. Saturday the 8th sees the swell climbing to 7ft, but the wind is howling from the SSE at 20 km/h – that’s a choppy mess.

The real long-range standout is Monday the 10th of August morning. It’s 8ft from the SSW, 16-second period, glassy as glass, with energy at a massive 3059. That is heavy, powerful, and clean. Only for the experienced – that’s proper wave energy. The afternoon turns to wind though.

Cimaja is a reef break, so watch the tides, and it can get crowded sometimes, so get in early for the good ones. The water is sitting at 81°, bang on average for this time of year.

Stay safe, pick your windows.

Rusty.

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