Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Constantine Bay has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a long stretch of poor conditions to get through before we see anything worth getting excited about.

Overall Pattern

The first week and a half is pretty grim. We’re looking at a run of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the west and north-west, that are going to keep the surf choppy and messy. The swell is small and weak, with a short, choppy period. The combined wave energy is low, hovering around the 100-200 mark (weak to moderate) at best, but mostly much lower. It’s a classic case of waiting for the wind to play ball.

The Grind

From Tuesday the 4th right through to the end of the first week, it’s a struggle. The wind is a constant problem, with strong onshore flows kicking up a lot of chop. We see a bit of a pulse on Wednesday the 5th with a 6ft west swell, but the wind is straight onshore, so it’s going to be a washing machine. The energy jumps to 394 (moderate), but the quality is shot. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one. After that, it drops off to tiny, weak 1.0ft waves for the weekend, with a bit of glassy conditions on Saturday morning but with no size to speak of.

The Turnaround

After a long, flat spell, we finally see a glimmer of hope. Sunday the 9th of August morning is the first time we get a clean look at the bay. The wind swings around to a light north-northeasterly, which is cross-offshore, and the small 3ft west swell becomes surfable. It’s not a classic, but it’s the first clean window we’ve had. The energy is still low at 69 (weak), so you’ll be on a log.

The Standout

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Wednesday the 19th of August morning. That’s the one circled on the calendar. A fresh 7ft west-northwest swell rolls in, with a much better 9-second period. The combined energy hits 603 (strong), and although the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, the quality is still marginal. This is a big, powerful swell for Constantine Bay, especially for intermediate surfers. It’s not a beginner wave at 7ft, and with the short period, it’s going to be a bit of a handful. But after two weeks of nothing, this is the best bet on offer. Keep in mind this is a long-range call, so don’t book the ferry just yet, but it’s promising.

The Wrap

It’s a tough start, but the potential for a solid session on the 19th keeps the hope alive. Constantine Bay is a very consistent spot, so this blank run is unusual. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit surprises there.

Rusty.

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