Drummonds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's shaping up at Drummonds.

First up, we’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, but it’s not for everyone. This is a reef break, so it's gonna take some know-how, and it's inconsistent, meaning you’ve got to be patient. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The best of the early action is on Friday morning, August 21st. We’re looking at a clean 8 ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period and a gentle offshore breeze from the east. That’s proper, lined-up waves with plenty of push. The wave energy is strong (2482), so you’ll feel it. This is for the experienced crew only, though – don’t even think about it if you’re not solid on a reef.

Saturday the 22nd is a write-off. Sunday is even worse with onshores. Just sit it out.

Now, Monday morning, August 24th is another standout. Clean conditions again with a cross-offshore breeze and a solid 7 ft SW swell. The energy is still pumping (1915). It’s another session for the advanced guys, with excellent surf conditions on offer.

Tuesday morning, August 25th is a gem for a different reason. The swell drops to 5 ft, but the wind goes *glass*. Absolutely dead calm. It’ll be a bit weaker in energy (726), but for a morning cruise on a longboard or a fun board, that glassy surface will be pure joy.

After that, things get a bit rowdy. Wednesday the 26th sees a massive jump in size, peaking at 12 ft in the arvo with a 19-second period. The wave energy is absolutely pumping (17017), but the wind is crap and it’s just too big for this break. Unless you’re a total charger looking for a beating, give it a miss. Thursday the 27th stays big and windy.

We get another clean window on Friday morning, August 28th with a 7 ft SW swell and a cross-off breeze. Nice and clean again for the experienced surfer.

There’s a real gap of poor onshore conditions from Saturday the 29th right through to the end of the month. A few days of messy, choppy junk. Hang tight.

Then, the real jewel of the entire forecast: Monday morning, August 31st. This is the one to circle on your calendar. 8 ft of SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and it’s *glassy*. No wind at all. The combined energy is huge (4434). This is a serious, powerful groundswell hitting a reef with no wind. It’s going to be clean, deep, and for experts only. Absolutely firing conditions.

Tuesday morning, September 1st is another glassy morning, with a 7 ft SW swell. Another cracker for the early birds.

Wednesday morning, September 2nd keeps the clean trend going with a 7 ft SW swell and light offshore winds.

The last week gets a bit unpredictable. Thursday morning, September 3rd has a massive 12 ft SW swell with a long period (18s) and cross-offshore wind, but the wind is picking up strong (15 mph). The energy is enormous (7451), but it’s right on the edge of being workable. For the absolute top-tier crew only.

The final weekend (Sept 4-5) stays windy and messy. Not much to get excited about there.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best sessions are the glassy morning on August 31st and the clean, powerful morning on August 24th. Get on them if you can handle the reef. Don't forget the crowds might turn up on the good days.

Rusty.

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