Dracula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Dracula.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real promise tucked away in the middle of the forecast if you’re willing to wait for it. The first few days are pretty lackluster – small, ordinary waves with mostly onshore or cross-shore breezes messing things up. Don’t get too excited about the coming weekend; it’s a write-off.

The real standout window kicks off on Monday the 7th. That morning, Dracula sees a jump in energy to a moderate 4ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds. The wind goes glassy, coming from the S at just 3 mph, which will clean up the face nicely. It won’t be a giant, but the combined swell energy reading of (344) says there’s enough push to get you into some proper waves. The water temp feels about average for this time of year. This is the best session on offer in the first week – get on it early.

After that, things get tricky. The swell builds through Tuesday and Wednesday the 8th and 9th, pushing up to 6ft to 7ft, but the wind swings cross and cross-onshore, making it messy. Tuesday afternoon hits 6ft from the NNW with a moderate cross-onshore, and by Wednesday the breeze is up to 22 mph. That’s not paddle-surfable; the wave energy is high with readings hitting (590), but the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We then hit a long, frustrating stretch from the 10th through the 17th. The swell stays inconsistent or poorly shaped, and the wind just won’t cooperate. Most days are either cross-shore or cross-onshore, with occasional lumps of swell from the NNW. Light winds on the 14th and 15th mornings bring some marginal conditions, but the period is short and the shape will be weak. Expect a gap of about a week with nothing worth a paddle.

Finally, on Friday the 18th, things look promising again. A clean 4-5ft swell from the NNW with a 6-second period gets a glassy southerly wind at 6 mph. The combined energy is a solid (250), and the conditions are described as good surf. This is another standout session, but being so far out, take it as a promising long-range call rather than a certainty. It could be the best wave of the whole run if it holds.

Stay patient, watch the wind, and keep an eye on that Friday the 18th.

Rusty.

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