Dumbea Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

First off, we're looking at a pretty flat and messy start for the next few days, no doubt about it. The water temp is sitting right around 73°F which is bang on normal for this time of year, so you won't need any extra rubber.

The real story is a big pulse of south swell that arrives on Sunday the 2nd. This is the standout window. On Sunday morning, we're looking at a solid 10ft S swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is clean cross-off from the ESE, so the faces will be tidy. The combined energy is very strong (2787), so there's plenty of grunt. This is a good one for advanced surfers, because 10ft is getting into that expert-only zone. This swell hangs around through Monday morning with 8ft S swell and clean cross-off wind, but the afternoon gets messy with rain and strong breeze.

After that, the swell drops and we get a long stretch of small, weak surf from the 4th to the 7th. The energy drops right off, and the period is short, so it's not really worth paddling out for.

Now, there's a promising little window on the 8th and 9th. On Saturday the 8th, we get a small 3ft to 4ft ESE swell, but the wind goes glassy on the afternoon, and the water will be like a mirror. That's a rare treat, even if it's small. The energy is still low (351), but it's clean. The same goes for Sunday the 9th with a glassy morning. Good for a longboard or a fun board.

Further out, on the 13th of August, Thursday morning looks glassy again with a 4ft SSE swell, but the energy is only moderate (411). It's worth a look if you're desperate for a clean little wave.

The last real standout is on the 16th of August, Sunday morning. The swell jumps back up to 6ft SSW with a solid 11-second period, and the energy is strong (1320). The wind is light cross-on, but it won't be too bad. The afternoon bumps up to 6ft, also with good energy. This is a decent option for the second week, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

So, to sum it up: Sunday morning the 2nd is the clear winner for size and power, but it's strictly for the experienced crew. If you want something smaller and cleaner, the glassy mornings on the 8th, 9th, and 13th are your best bet.

Rusty.

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