Diggers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, so let’s break it down day by day.

Right off the bat, the swell is small and the conditions aren't anything special. Think ankle to knee-high slop with light winds. We're looking at a bit of a flat spell to start. It's not until Thursday the 13th that we get a slight bump in size, but it's still pretty weak. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

It’s really from Friday the 14th onwards that things start to pick up. A new south swell pushes the heights up to around 5.5ft in the morning. The wind is offshore and it’s clean, but the period is only 9 seconds, so it'll be a bit sectiony. The following days keep some size, but the wind picks up and the quality drops off. Saturday the 15th is a write-off, with fresh onshore winds making a mess of things.

There’s a brief window again on Monday the 17th, but the swell jumps to over 6.5ft, which is just too much for Diggers, and the wind goes cross-shore. It’s just a lot of whitewater and not much shape.

The real standout is the run from Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th. The swell stays in that 6ft to 8ft range, with a better period of 8-10 seconds. The energy readings are strong, and the winds are offshore and light, promising some super clean conditions. However, a lot of that swell will be too big for Diggers, which will just close out. For a more experienced surfer, it could be a blast. The call for Tuesday morning is especially good.

After that, the middle of the second week still has some fun waves on offer. Friday the 21st looks good in the afternoon with offshore winds and a decent 6ft of south-east swell. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd also have some good windows, especially Sunday morning when it’s looking glassy with the same size.

But then, the taps get turned off. From Monday the 24th, the wind swings onshore and the swell starts to fade. The energy drops, and the conditions turn choppy and poor. It looks like the waves will be gone by the end of the window, leaving us flat and waiting for the next pulse.

All in all, the pick of the fortnight is definitely the Tuesday to Thursday window around the 18th-20th. It’s got the size, the energy, and the clean offshore winds. It might be a bit much for the beginners, but for the guys and gals who know what they’re doing, it’s the best we’ve got on offer.

Stay stoked.

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