Duppys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s shaping up for Duppys over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest with you, it’s a slow start and a real test of patience, but there’s a flash of something special waiting for those who can wait.

Right now, things are flat and pretty frustrating. Monday the 24th is a write-off – tiny, weak swell with a brisk easterly wind making a mess of things. That carries on through Tuesday and Wednesday, with hardly a ripple. We’re looking at a long dry spell here, with just a few small, weak pulses that aren’t worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at a very warm 84°F, about average for this time of year.

The first glimmer of hope comes Saturday the 30th. The morning is still ordinary, but by the afternoon, things start to change. A solid 7ft swell from the ENE starts rolling in, with a long period of 13 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, pushing combined energy up to 1568 – that’s strong stuff. The wind swings offshore from the east at 16 mph, cleaning it right up. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Duppys is a reef break that needs a northerly optimum, and while this is ENE, the quality of the swell and the offshore breeze make for excellent, powerful waves. This is expert territory though – 7ft is no joke, and it’s going to be strong. You’ll want your A-game.

Sunday the 31st keeps the fun going, with a 6ft swell from the NE in the morning, and the easterly offshore wind still holding. Combined energy is still high at 794. It’s a touch smaller, but still very good, solid surf. This is your second-best window. After that, we ease back into smaller, cleaner but less exciting waves through the start of September. The first few days of September offer some rideable 3ft to 4ft swells from the NNE with offshore wind, but nothing that’ll blow your mind. The consistency is fairly consistent here, so even when it’s not pumping, you might snag a few.

From around the 3rd of September onward, we’re back into a poor run. The swell drops and the wind, while still offshore at times, gets a bit too strong and cross-off. The energy levels drop right down, and it’s just not worth the effort for a paddle. Honestly, a lot of that period looks more interesting for a kite than a surfboard.

So, the takeaway? The waiting game is brutal, but Sunday the 30th of August and Monday the 31st are your days. Get out there for the afternoon of the 30th if you can handle some size and power. That’s the one.

Rusty.

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