Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, we’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead. The swell energy is weak for the most part, and the waves that do show up are small and not holding much shape. The first real surfable window doesn't pop up until the final day of the forecast, so we’ve got a long gap of about two weeks with pretty much nothing worth paddling out for.

The only spot on the radar is Dolphinarium. It’s a beginner-friendly, exposed break, and it’s fairly consistent, but that doesn’t mean much when the ocean isn’t cooperating. From the 3rd of August right through to the 17th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” – tiny 1ft to 3ft swell, mostly short-period bump, and a lot of choppy cross-onshore wind. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll be a nice warm float if you just want to sit out there.

There are a few clean mornings, like the 4th with glassy conditions and a 2ft NW swell, but the energy is so low (combined energy of all swells directed here is only 11) that it’s barely a ripple. The 9th and 14th also have clean glassy or cross-off moments, but again, the swell is tiny and weak.

Now, finally, on Tuesday the 18th of August, we get a little bump. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the WNW with a 7-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 93. That’s still weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The wind is light and cross-off from the SW, which will keep it clean. The description says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”, so don’t expect any gems – just small, rideable waves for a beginner or someone itching to get wet. The afternoon gets choppy again though, so the morning is the only window.

So, if you’re desperate, the morning of the 18th is your only real shot. But keep your expectations low. It’s been a flat run, and this is a flat-run area when the swell shuts off.

Rusty.

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