Dracula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The only wave in town is Dracula, a heavy, top-shelf reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the west. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s not messing around. The water temperature is sitting at 71°, which is 0.7° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch on the mild side.

Right now, we’re in a flat spell. The first good window doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, 29th August. That’s when the wind goes glassy, the swell is a clean 7 ft out of the NNW, with a period of 10 seconds and a solid 731 combined energy rating. That’s a proper, punchy groundswell. The wave shape will be top-notch, and the conditions will be absolute gold. It’s a glassy morning, and the moderate energy is going to produce some serious walls. This is the standout of the entire forecast.

Sunday morning, 30th August, is also a solid runner-up. The swell drops a little to 6 ft from the NNW, but it’s still glassy, and the energy is a moderate 477. The wave quality is very good, and it’s going to be a cruisy, clean morning. After that, the afternoons get choppy and messy, so it’s all about the early sessions.

There’s a long gap of poor conditions through the middle of the week, but then Wednesday morning, 2nd September, brings another absolute gem. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and you’ll find 7 ft of NNW swell with an 8-second period and 524 energy. It’s a very good call for a mid-week dawn patrol. Thursday morning, 3rd September, is also good with a clean, cross-off wind and 5 ft swell.

The last real standout lands on Tuesday morning, 8th September. The swell is small at 3 ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 14 seconds, with a massive 555 energy. That’s a deceptive amount of power for the size. These are the kind of waves that will wrap around the reef and offer up long, clean lines. It’s glassy and calm, so it’s a hidden gem a week and a half out.

The rest of the days are a mix of onshore wind and chopped-up junk. The afternoon windows are pretty much a write-off. If you’re a beginner, this is not the place. Swells over 7 ft won’t be friendly, and the whole setup is raw and reefy. Stick to the mornings, and you’ll score.

Rusty

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