Dunes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into this one. The only real game in town for the next two and a half weeks is Dunes, and it’s a reef setup that loves a solid SW swell. The first few days are a bit quiet, but there’s a proper pulse coming through later on that has me pretty amped.

Right now, Monday the 10th is a bit of a teaser. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SSE. The combined energy is sitting at a solid 842 (moderate energy). It’s not huge, but those long-period lines will be groomed nicely. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday the 11th though… the swell drops to 2ft, and while the wind is offshore, it’s blowing a strong 25 mph. That makes paddling out a real mission. You’d want to be a strong paddler to even bother. Wednesday the 12th sees a little bump back up to 4ft, and while the morning is clean with a cross-off, the real highlight is Wednesday afternoon. Glassy conditions, light air, a 3ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period – that’s the kind of session where you’ll be sliding into long, clean walls. The energy is moderate (484).

Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th offer small, glassy windows with 3-3ft swell and long periods (14-17 seconds). Clean, but small. Saturday the 15th morning is clean with light winds, but the afternoon gets chopped out.

Now, the standout period. Sunday the 17th morning kicks off with glassy 3ft swell and a 13-second period, but the energy is already ramping up to 616 (moderate). Then Monday the 18th morning – this is the one. 6ft of SW groundswell rolling in with a 17-second period, glassy conditions, and the combined energy hits 1801 (strong to very strong). This is expert territory; the wave size and power will be too much for beginners. This is a true groundswell, and on a reef like Dunes, it should be offering up some serious, well-shaped lines. Expect longer lulls between sets, but the waves you do get will be worth the wait.

Tuesday the 19th morning stays solid with 7ft from the WSW, offshore wind from the SSE, and energy at 1880. Another excellent session for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 20th keeps the run going with 6ft and offshore winds in the morning. The energy stays strong at 1551.

The second week (from the 21st onward) shows the swell backing off a little, down to 5ft and then smaller, with stronger winds making it less appealing. There’s a chance of a clean glassy morning on the 25th with 4ft and a 14-second period (energy 543), but it’s a long way out and less certain.

Overall, the absolute best bet is Monday the 18th of August at Dunes. The combination of a solid 6ft SW groundswell, a very long 17-second period, and glassy conditions is about as good as it gets here. Just be aware, crowds are possible here sometimes. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Rusty

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