Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this out there. The forecast for Diggers is a proper mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The next week is looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a lot of small, weak, and messy energy, with onshore and cross-shore winds messing up any chance of clean lines. Honestly, from Saturday the 8th right through to Tuesday the 12th, it’s mostly park-it. The swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the wind is just all over the shop. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday the 13th. We’ve got a proper pulse of south swell showing up, with a solid period. The wind is forecast offshore and it’s gonna be clean. Here’s the catch though – this swell is a proper bomb. The models are calling for 7ft at Diggers, and that’s just too much for this spot. It’s gonna be a washing machine, and the guidance is clear that it’s too big for the break. It’s a real shame because the conditions would have been perfect otherwise. The energy is strong too, with readings over 900 and 1100, but that’s part of the problem.

After that, it settles back down again. The rest of the week and into the weekend sees the swell drop back to the 3ft range, but the winds are still not great. There’s a few windows of cleaner conditions, but the swell is just so marginal. It’s not going to be worth the effort for the most part.

The real standout in this whole 16-day window is looking like Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd. We’ve got a new ESE swell filling in, with a period of 11 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The wind is looking like a gentle cross-offshore breeze, so it should be clean and lined up. The combined energy is reading strong, with values in the 700s and 900s. The swell is around 6ft to 7ft, which is a solid size. This is where the long period comes in – it’s going to have some push and shape to it. It’s a longer period swell, so the sets will be less frequent, but the waves that do come through will be worth the wait. This is definitely the pick of the window, but remember, it’s a week and a half away, so we’re just looking at the potential right now. The Thursday morning on the 22nd looks the best bet, with clean conditions and that strong energy.

A final note – the water temp is sitting at 67°, which is right around normal for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there.

So, to sum it up: don’t waste your time this week. Get excited for the 13th but know it’s too big. And mark your calendar for the 22nd and 23rd – that’s the one to chase.

Rusty.

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