Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve been through the charts, and it’s a pretty quiet run we’ve got. The combined swell energy is barely ticking over for most of the forecast, so don’t expect any fireworks. There’s one small window near the end of the month that might offer a little something, but it’s a long way off and nothing to write home about.

The only break in the mix is Dolphinarium. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, exposed to the swell, but the direction is coming from the WNW, while the break really wants it from the NW. So it’s a bit off. The water temp is about normal for the season.

From Tuesday the 14th all the way to Friday the 25th, it’s pretty grim. Swell heights are tiny, mostly between 1 ft and 3 ft, with a period of only 6 to 8 seconds. That’s short-period wind swell, not the kind that gives you a proper ride. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the low double digits, with a couple of readings just above 100 that are still poor. The wind is often cross-on or cross-off, and even the glassy mornings on the 18th and 19th have waves too small to surf. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” for nearly every session, and a couple of mornings get a “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” with a score of 1 out of 10.

The only real standout is the morning of Saturday the 25th. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the WNW, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 103 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the SW at 6 mph, so the surface will be clean. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but it’s the best of a bad lot. Still, 3 ft is small, and the period is short, so it’s really only for beginners wanting to practice in clean, tiny waves. Crowds are possible here, as it’s a “sometimes” busy spot, and it is fairly consistent.

The Sunday the 26th morning is similar, with 3 ft and clean wind, but the energy is a bit weaker at 95.

Given the combined swell energy is almost always under 100, and the swell direction is off, this is a tough stretch for surf. If you’re set on a paddle, the 25th morning is your best shot, but don’t expect much.

Signing off, Rusty.

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