Duppys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin' in with the local outlook. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long run of days where the ocean just isn’t giving us what we need, so don’t get your hopes up too early. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 84°F, which is about average for this time of year at Duppys.

Let’s walk through it. From the 16th of August right through until the 20th, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft. The combined swell energy is just pitiful, reading between 5 and 46 (weak energy). It’s clean enough at times with some offshore breezes, but there’s simply no power to work with. The wind is mostly cross-off from the east or east-northeast, blowing at 15-22 mph, which keeps the surface smooth, but you can’t surf what isn’t there.

Now, on Friday the 21st of August, the morning shows a jump to 5ft from the ENE, but with a short, weak period of 7 seconds and an energy reading of 222 (moderate energy). The problem is the wind is howling at 19 mph cross-off, and the wave comment says "poor surf conditions." It’s a messy, choppy affair, and honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Saturday and Sunday go flat again.

Here's where it gets a bit interesting, but you’ve got to wait for it. On Monday the 24th of August, we start seeing some real life. The afternoon has a solid 7ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1049 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is a proper groundswell, packing a punch. That’s the standout of the whole period, no doubt. But, at 7ft, this is only for the experts – it’ll be too big for beginners. The wind is cross-off from the ENE at 16 mph, so it should be reasonably clean. But Duppys is a reef break that works best with a northerly direction, and this is coming from the ENE, so it won’t be hitting the break perfectly. It’s a bit of a shame, because the energy is there, but the direction isn’t ideal.

After that, it drops right off again. From the 25th through to the 31st of August, we’re back to tiny, weak 0.7ft to 2ft surf with combined energy readings mostly below 30 (weak energy). The wind stays strong and cross-off, keeping it clean but offering nothing rideable. A few mornings (the 26th, 28th, and 29th) see a fresh offshore wind, but the swell is just too small to make anything of it.

So, the long and short of it is this: you’ve got a 5-day gap of no surf, then a few days of junk, then one solid, expert-only pulse on the 24th that’s not hitting the bank right. After that, another 7-day gap of flatness. Keep your boards in the car, but maybe also keep your kite gear handy. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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