Cowries Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Cowries.

Straight off the bat, the next few days are underwhelming. There’s a bit of swell on Friday the 28th but it’s all cross-shore chop and poor conditions, so don’t bother. The first real chance for a surf comes Saturday morning, 29 August. We’ll see a clean 4ft swell from the SE with a light cross-offshore breeze, making for some decent little waves. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday morning, 30 August, is worth a mention too. The swell drops to 3ft from the south, but it’s clean with a light offshore wind. The wave energy is weak (193) and the period is short, so it’s more of a longboard or funboard session.

The middle of the week is pretty flat. From Monday 31 August right through to Saturday 5 September, the swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and there’s almost nothing to get excited about. A few glassy moments on Saturday afternoon, 5 September, but the swell is only 2ft and from the NE with a period of 4 seconds – barely a ripple. That’s a solid 6-day gap with no real surf.

Now, things start to look up around the 8th of September. Tuesday morning, 8 September, sees a bump in swell to 5ft from the south, clean but with a cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate (436) and the period is 9 seconds. It’s not perfect, but it’s surfable. The real standout comes on Wednesday afternoon, 9 September. We’ve got a 4ft SSE groundswell with a long 12-second period and a clean offshore wind from the west. The wave energy is solid (469) and the conditions are good. This is the best session on offer. Thursday morning, 10 September, is also very good with a 5ft SSE swell, 12-second period, light offshore wind, and strong energy (540). That’s clean, long-period groundswell – perfect for a reef and point setup like Cowries. The waves will have shape and power, and the offshore wind will keep them glassy.

Friday morning, 11 September, is still clean with a 4ft SSE swell (393 energy), but the swell size drops after that. Saturday 12 September sees a jump in size to 6ft, but the wind turns onshore from the NNE, so the quality is compromised. The swell is big enough for experienced surfers, but the wind messes it up.

The top pick is Wednesday afternoon, 9 September, and Thursday morning, 10 September. That long-period SSE groundswell with offshore wind is the best you’ll see in this 16-day window. Be aware that Cowries can get crowded at times, so get out there early.

Rusty.

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