Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks, yeah? To be honest, it’s a bit of a flat, frustrating stretch for the most part. The ocean’s going to be teasing us with a few pulses, but the wind and the energy just aren’t lining up for anything decent. We’re looking at a long gap of nothing really worth paddling out for, especially through the first week. It’s one of those times you’d be better off sorting your gear or checking the cams from the car park.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 12th. There’s a new pulse of west swell, but it’s still pretty weak, with energy around 104 to 152. Mornings are looking cleaner with a light cross-onshore, but the afternoon gets a bit bumpier. It’s not going to be great, but it’s something to stretch the arms.

The swell starts to build properly on Thursday the 13th, with the west-northwest energy picking up. We’re talking waves around 4ft to 5ft, with energy climbing to 215 and then 291. The wind is cross-shore, so it won’t be perfect, but it’s the best we’ve seen. This is when things get a little more interesting, even if it’s not a classic.

Friday the 14th holds similar size, but the wind goes a bit more cross-onshore, which knocks the quality a touch. The real standout of the whole window, though, is on Tuesday the 18th. We’ve got a proper swell arriving, pushing 8ft to 10ft. The energy is strong, hitting 1064 and then 1509. That’s a lot of water moving. However, the wind is onshore and bumpy, especially in the afternoon. It’s going to be a messy, powerful beast. For the experienced crew only, and even then, it might be a battle. This is where the beach and reef setup at Constantine Bay might get a bit wild. Anyone thinking about it should be confident in their ability, because this is proper, heavy stuff.

After that, the swell drops back down to a more manageable 5ft to 6ft on Wednesday the 19th, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The last day we see, Thursday the 20th, is the only one that gets a score above zero, and it’s only marginal. The swell is 4ft from the west, but the wind finally swings around to a light cross-shore, which might make it a bit more rideable. Still, it’s not a standout.

So, to be honest, there’s no perfect day in this forecast. The biggest issue is that the good swell days are messy, and the clean days are tiny. The standout, if you’re keen and skilled, is that big pulse on the 18th. It’s got power and size, but you’ll be earning every wave. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so a decent wetsuit is all you need.

Keep an eye on it, things can change, but as it stands, don’t book the week off work just yet. Maybe the 18th for the brave, and the 13th for a slightly more user-friendly paddle.

Rusty.

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