Dracula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Dracula’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

First up, water temps are sitting at 71°, which is bang on average for this time of year – feels like home. Dracula’s a reef break, exposed to the west swell, and it’s a very consistent wave for the advanced crew. It can get crowded sometimes, so keep that in mind.

Right now, and for the first few days, we’re in a bit of a holding pattern. The surf is small and the wind is a problem. Thursday morning (20th August) you’ve got a weak 3 ft swell from the NNW with a short 8-second period, and bumpy cross-shore wind. The combined energy is weak (137). Not worth paddling out for. That afternoon, the wind cranks up onshore and it’s ugly. Friday and Saturday are much the same story – some swell building but always with that cross-onshore wind messing it up. The energy starts to pick up a bit on Friday morning (230), but the conditions are marginal at best.

Sunday (23rd) is a tease. The morning swell is small (4 ft) but the period jumps to 10 seconds, giving it a bit more shape. The cross-on wind is still there though, so it’s a shrug. The afternoon sees a 14-second period groundswell but only 2 ft – that’s a long, weak pulse that’s better for a point break than a beach setup.

Monday (24th) is where things get interesting. The morning has a 5 ft swell from the NNW with an 11-second period, and the wind is light and cross-shore. The energy is solid (556). This is the first real window of clean, rideable waves. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a rough week.

Tuesday through Thursday (25th-27th) are a write-off again – wind onshore or bumpy cross-shore, and the swell is messy. The energy is there on Thursday afternoon (664), but it’s a lumpy, choppy mess.

Now, hold on to your board. Friday 28th August morning is the first real standout. The wind swings light and cross-offshore, cleaning up a solid 7 ft groundswell from the NNW with an 8-second period. Energy is pumping (575). This is a proper session for the advanced crew. It’s going to be clean, critical, and powerful. The afternoon gets blown out, so get your dawn patrol in.

Saturday 29th August morning is even better. Glassy conditions, 7 ft of clean swell, same 8-second period. The energy is strong (597). This is the pick of the bunch. If you can handle the size, it’s going to be a dream.

Sunday 30th is glassy again in the morning with a 7 ft swell, but it’s a bit cloudy. Still, that’s a top-tier session. The energy is very strong (682).

Monday 31st is still good size (7 ft) but the wind is light cross-shore, so it’s not as clean as the weekend. It’s a solid option for the experienced.

The first week of September keeps the swell going. Thursday 3rd September morning is another glassy, clean morning with a 6 ft swell and strong energy (516). Friday 4th September morning is also glassy with a 7 ft swell – very strong energy (707). That’s a fantastic way to end the forecast period.

Bottom line: the first week is a frustrating mix of decent swell and bad wind, except for Monday morning (24th). The real gold is the last three days of August and the first few days of September – mornings are the key. The standout sessions are the Saturday and Sunday (29th-30th August) mornings, and the Friday morning (4th September) is a close second. Get on it.

Rusty.

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