Dixon Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

The first few days of the outlook are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got some real gems tucked away later on, especially for the early birds and those who like a clean face. The standout period is from the 20th of August through the 23rd, with a few other promising windows.

Starting off, we’ve got some action on Wednesday the 12th. The morning is looking tidy with a gentle offshore breeze from the WNW and a 4ft S swell, period 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (268). It’s clean, but don’t expect a massive punch. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Thursday the 13th is a write-off, with poor conditions and a cross-shore wind turning onshore. Not worth the paddle.

Friday the 14th morning is surfable but very ordinary – a 3ft S swell with a weak period of 7 seconds (148 combined energy). The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean, but weak. Afternoon turns ugly.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are both poor. Onshore winds, choppy, and the swell is messy. Don’t bother.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are also poor, with moderate cross-onshore winds. The swell is picking up a bit (5ft to 6ft), but the period is short (7 seconds) and the combined energy is moderate (416 and 284), so it’s just a bumpy, choppy mess. This is more kite-surfing territory than paddle.

Now, here’s where it gets good.

Thursday the 20th, morning. Glassy conditions. Flat calm. The wind is from the W at 3 mph, and it’s glassy. The swell is 5ft from the E, period 8 seconds, with moderate combined energy (317). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions”. This is a genuine standout for the entire outlook. The glassy conditions are a massive positive, and the swell is a solid size for a beginner-friendly break like Dixon Park (beach and reef). The morning window is the best on offer. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Friday the 21st, morning. Another clean one. NNW offshore wind, 3 mph, light. Swell is 4ft from the E, period 9 seconds, combined energy 211. It’s clean and punchy. The afternoon is a write-off with a strong cross-onshore.

Saturday the 22nd, all day. This is a full day of clean surf. Morning has a NW offshore breeze at 6 mph, swell 4ft from the E, period 10 seconds, combined energy 379. Afternoon sees a N cross-off wind, 5ft E swell, period 10 seconds, and combined energy 444. Both sessions are clean. This is another standout window. The longer period (10 seconds) means better shaped waves and more energy.

Sunday the 23rd, all day. Still clean. N cross-off wind, 4ft to 3ft E swell, period 11 seconds, combined energy around 250-300. Good, clean, consistent surf.

The week after that has some potential, but it’s less certain. The morning of the 26th looks glassy again with a 6ft S swell, but the period is short (7 seconds) and combined energy is 361. The afternoon of the 26th has a massive 12ft S swell with a very long period (10 seconds) and a combined energy of 2357 – that’s very strong. But the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, and the wave comment says “marginal”. That’s expert territory only, and the wind might make it messy.

Thursday the 27th morning looks promising, with a NNW cross-off wind, 8ft S swell, period 9 seconds, combined energy 999, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions”. That’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best of the bunch is the morning of Thursday the 20th (glassy and clean) and the full day of Saturday the 22nd (clean offshore all day). Get in the water.

Rusty.

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