Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for Constantine Bay.

Well, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day outlook is a tough one. The forecast is showing a whole lot of nothing good for a very long stretch. We're looking at a proper blank run here. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't pop up until Sunday the 9th of August, and even then, it's a mixed bag. So, for the first week and a half, it's a case of finding something else to do.

The water temperature at Constantine Bay is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won't be a shock to the system.

Alright, onto the only day that really sparks any interest. On Sunday, the 9th of August, the morning session sees a 8ft swell rolling in from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. That's a solid, moderate energy pulse (combined energy of 915). This is pushing into the serious end of the scale – over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The wind, however, is a cross-onshore breeze from the NNW at 12 mph, which is going to put a chop on it and make it a bit of a battle. It won't be clean, but the power will be there for those who can handle it. The afternoon drops back to 7ft (energy of 502), but the wind stays onshore, so it's still a messy, powerful beast. This is the only standout, and it's a big, raw, wind-affected one.

The rest of the window is grim. The 2ft to 3ft swells that show up earlier in the run are all plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds, making for bumpy, poor surf. Even the glassy morning on the 2nd of August only has a pathetic 2ft swell. That's not worth paddling for.

For the following week, from the 10th of August out to the 15th, there's a slow decline back into tiny, choppy waves. The wind stays onshore from the west or northwest, and the swell heights tumble down to 1ft. It's a write-off. The forecast for the second week is minimal and not worth getting excited about. The whole setup is just a long, drawn-out period of poor conditions.

So, in short: if you're an expert and you want a big, messy challenge, mark your calendar for Sunday the 9th of August. For everyone else, I'd say wait for the next forecast. It tends not to stay this poor for long, and the charts can always change, but right now, it's a quiet one.

- Rusty

Read more