Eastern Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Eastern Beach.

Right now, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid pulses of swell rolling in over the next couple of weeks, but the wind is going to be the main character here – it’s going to mess things up as often as it cleans them up. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

We start off with a bit of a wait. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Friday morning, 28 August. That morning, the wind goes glassy, with a slight air from the east, and we’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the east at 10 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 1034. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’re solid, this is a real gem. That east swell direction is spot on for what this place likes.

Friday afternoon sees the swell bump up to 7 ft from the east-northeast, but the period drops to 9 seconds and a light onshore breeze kicks in. It gets a bit marginal and less appealing.

Saturday, 29 August, has a big swell – 10 ft from the east-northeast – but with a moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be choppy and too big for this setup. The energy is strong at 2437, but it’s not the day for a paddle.

Sunday, 30 August, drops off quickly. The wind goes cross-offshore but it’s strong, and the swell is small and weak, so it’s a no-go. Monday and Tuesday follow with tiny, weak surf.

Looking ahead, the standout is actually Wednesday morning, 9 September. After a long run of poor conditions, we get a moment of calm. The wind goes glassy, with a 3 ft south-southeast swell at a very long 13 seconds. The energy is moderate at 648. That long period means proper groundswell – better shape, more power, but longer waits between sets. It’s a promising, cleaner option for the more patient surfer.

The second week is a bit of a rollercoaster. There’s a big pulse of south-southwest swell around 4 September – 12 ft with light winds – but it’s flagged as too big for this break, so only for experts. Late in the period, the winds get ugly again with strong cross-onshore conditions and big, messy swell.

Overall, if you’re looking for the best clean waves, pick Friday morning 28 August. That’s the highlight. The long-range Wednesday 9 September window is promising but less certain. Expect plenty of gaps in between with nothing worth paddling out for.

Rusty.

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