Denhams Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer around Denhams Beach.

Right now, the ocean’s pretty flat and not doing us any favours. For the next week and a half, it’s a real quiet stretch. There’s a tiny window Thursday morning (27 August) with 2ft of weak NE swell and glassy conditions, but the energy is a measly 55 and the period’s short at 8 seconds – it’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. The water’s sitting at 63°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a touch mild but nothing wild.

Friday morning (28 August) is the standout in the near term. We’ve got a solid 5ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 476 – that’s moderate stuff. The wind is glassy from the south, so expect clean, nicely shaped waves at Denhams Beach. That swell direction is close to the optimum ESE, so it’ll wrap in pretty well. This is the best on offer for a while, so make the most of it.

After that, it’s a long dry spell. Saturday (29 August) morning drops to 3ft with 133 energy, and from Sunday (30 August) all the way through to Thursday (10 September), it’s tiny or flat. The wind is often offshore or cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean, but there’s simply no swell to work with. The combined energy mostly sits between 8 and 59, which is weak. It’s a real patience test for this part of the coast.

Then, on Friday morning (11 September), we might get a reward. There’s a promising long-range pulse: 8ft of SSE groundswell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 1999 – that’s very strong. The wind is glassy from the NE, so it’ll be clean. But that swell is big – over 8ft, so this is only for experienced surfers. The period is long, so it’ll be powerful and come in sets with longer gaps, working great here at Denhams Beach since it’s fairly exposed to the SSE. Just keep in mind, this is a week and a half out, so it’s promising but not locked in yet.

In summary, this stretch is mostly flat, but Friday morning (28 August) is your best bet for a decent session, and Friday morning (11 September) could be a standout for the crew who charge. Stay patient.

Rusty

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