Curl Curl Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our local patch.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real standout hiding in the second week that’s worth getting excited about. For the first week, the energy is just too weak to get the heart pumping, but we do have a few clean windows if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Monday, August 3rd kicks things off with some small but clean surf at Curl Curl Point. Swell is a modest 3 ft from the SE with a solid 11-second period, giving it a bit of push. The combined energy is moderate (270), and with a light N breeze, the conditions are clean. Water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s surfable. The afternoon drops off a touch to 3 ft and the wind swings WSW, making it a bit more ordinary.

Tuesday, August 4th through to Sunday, August 9th is a tough run. Swell drops right off, with heights mostly under 3 ft and periods getting short and weak. The combined energy sits in the double digits or low triple digits for most of it – that’s barely a ripple. We do get a glassy morning on Saturday, August 8th with 3 ft and zero wind, but the swell is so weak it’s barely a session-saver. Crowds are possible at this spot, so if you’re chasing a tiny wave, get in early.

Monday, August 10th sees a fresh breeze kick in, and the swell stays small and unappealing. Not worth the drive.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday, August 11th morning brings a pulse of long-period groundswell – 2 ft from the S, but with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 211 (moderate), and with a light W breeze, it’s clean. This is a promising sign for what’s to come.

Wednesday, August 12th morning holds 2 ft from the S with a 10-second period, and the energy is up to 244, but it’s still a bit marginal.

The real standout is Friday, August 14th morning. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. The swell pumps up to 8 ft from the S with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3142 – that’s strong, powerful surf. This is expert territory only, as it’s well over 8 ft. The wind is light SW, keeping it clean. This is a serious groundswell, and at a point break like Curl Curl, it’ll set up beautifully. The afternoon stays big at 8 ft but the wind turns a bit more cross-on, so the morning is your window.

Saturday, August 15th morning still has a decent 7 ft from the S, but the energy drops to 876, and the wind is a bit cross. Still a solid wave for the experienced.

Sunday, August 16th morning offers a more manageable 4 ft from the SSE with clean conditions and a light W breeze, the energy is 265. Not a standout, but a nice end to the run.

After that, the swell fades through Monday and Tuesday, with a tiny glassy 3 ft on Tuesday, August 18th morning, but it’s back to small stuff.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off. The best wave of the outlook is without a doubt Friday morning, August 14th at Curl Curl Point. It’s a big, clean, powerful groundswell from the south – not for the faint-hearted, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it’ll be firing. The Tuesday before that is a good sign, but the 14th is the day to circle. Get excited, but keep an eye on the forecast – it’s a long way out.

Rusty.

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