Dracula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve only got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s a proper one: Dracula. This is a heavy, advanced reef break, and it’s not messing around. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so don’t expect any surprises on that front.

The pattern sets up with a solid NNW swell rolling in, but the wind is the real story. The early part of the outlook is a bit of a write-off thanks to some strong cross-shore breezes kicking up a nasty chop. The afternoons are especially rough with that NNW wind blowing 15–18 mph, making the surface lumpy and almost unrideable. Don’t bother with the afternoon sessions – they’re a mess.

The real standout comes on Saturday morning, August 8th. That’s your best bet. The wind drops to a complete glass-off – 0 mph – and the swell is a solid 7 ft from the NNW, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate at 507, but with glassy conditions, the reef will be clean and offering some proper, punchy wedges. This is the one to circle on the calendar. For the advanced crew only, because 7 ft on a reef is no joke.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th mornings also look promising with glassy conditions and 6 ft to 6 ft swell, but the energy is a bit weaker. Good for a fun session, but not the standout.

Further out, the 18th of August (Tuesday morning) is another highlight. The wind is glassy again, light, and the swell is back up to 7 ft. The energy is moderate (527), and it’s looking very clean. That’s your second-best window, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

After that, the swell drops off and the afternoons remain a write-off. The mornings from the 19th onward are surfable but smaller and less consistent.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, Dracula on Saturday morning, August 8th is the clear winner. Get on it early.

Rusty.

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