Dracula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Dracula.

We’ve got a bit of a slow burner on our hands. The next couple of weeks aren’t going to be firing on all cylinders, but there are a few windows where things line up. The water is sitting at 71°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout session is Monday morning, the 10th of August. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell out of the NNW, period hanging around 7 seconds, and it’s glassy – dead calm, no wind. That’s the kind of morning you paddle out and feel like you’ve got the place to yourself. The combined energy is moderate at 245, so there’s enough push to get into some fun ones. The swell direction is straight out of the NNW, which is the optimum for this spot, so it’s going to wrap in nicely. Keep in mind it’s a reef break, and it’s very consistent, so you’ll get plenty of waves. Crowds can sometimes show up, but on a Monday morning with only moderate conditions, you might get lucky.

Another good call is Friday morning, the 14th of August. Similar story – 5ft, NNW, glassy conditions, and 7-second period. The energy is a touch stronger at 314, but still moderate. It’s another clean window before the afternoon wind chops it up. Saturday morning, the 15th, is also worth a mention with 5ft and glassy conditions, energy at 310.

Now, for the rest of it, the afternoons are a write-off. The wind swings NNW and picks up to 15-18 mph, turning the surface into a lumpy mess. The swell hangs around 4ft to 6ft through the first week, but it’s short-period stuff – 6 to 7 seconds – so it won’t have much punch. By the second week, from the 18th of August onward, the swell drops off hard. We’re looking at 2ft to 3ft most days, and the energy dips into the weak range (85-180). There are a few glassy mornings, like the 22nd and 23rd, but the waves are tiny – 3ft to 3ft – and very ordinary. The period is still short, so you’re better off doing something else.

The 18th of August has a completely glassy morning with 3ft, but it’s a weak 134 energy and the wave comment says “very ordinary.” Not a standout, just a possibility if you’re desperate.

Overall, the best bet is Monday the 10th and Friday the 14th in the mornings. After that, it’s a long stretch of small, wind-affected slop until the 22nd, where you might get a tiny glassy window but nothing to write home about.

Rusty.

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