Duppys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for our local waters over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a slow start and a bit of a lean run overall. We’re looking at a good stretch of days with very little to get excited about. The first real glimmer of something surfable doesn't show up until Thursday, the 27th of August, and even then, it’s pretty ordinary. The first few days starting from the 24th are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. You’d be best off doing something else.

The main event, the only time the numbers really jump off the page, is around Monday, the 31st of August. Swell starts to build from the east-northeast, pushing up to 6 ft. The combined energy hits a very strong 721 (moderate to strong wave energy), which is the clear standout of the whole forecast. The period is a moderate 11 seconds, so it’s got a bit of push. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, which should keep the surface clean. It'll be a bit of a handful for the learners; at that size, it’s pushing into intermediate territory. For the advanced crew, this is the window to keep an eye on.

After that, the swell quickly backs off again. The first week of September sees us back to knee-to-waist high dribble with mostly cross-off winds. Tuesday, the 1st of September, has some offshore winds forecast, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft, so it’s just a grovel. There's a brief uptick in energy on the 2nd of September afternoon with a 3 ft NNE swell and offshore wind, but it’s still marginal. The second week looks very slim with consistent wind but not enough swell to make it worthwhile.

So, the standout is Duppys. A reef break that’s fairly consistent and works best with a northerly swell direction. The best call is to pencil in Monday the 31st of August. The swell is coming from the east-northeast, which is a bit off its optimum north, but the size and energy make it the only real option. Expecting a bit of a crowd here, as it can get busy. The water is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is about normal for the time of year.

If this swell doesn't show, there’s not much else in the barrel. A few days in the second week have offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. It’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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