Eastern Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve had a good look at what’s headed our way for Eastern Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

First up, the water temp is sitting at 66°, which is about a degree cooler than the usual for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch on the crisp side.

We kick off on Saturday the 29th of August with a solid 10ft swell from the ENE, packing a serious punch with a combined energy of 2269. That’s a lot of power, but here’s the thing: it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The wind is light and cross-shore, with a bit of chop, but honestly, this is more for the experienced crew only. If you’re a beginner, sit this one out. Saturday afternoon drops a little to 8ft, cleaner, but still marginal.

Sunday the 30th is a write-off – the swell drops to 3ft and the wind pumps up to 25 km/h from the SW, making for poor surf conditions. Nothing to get excited about.

Monday the 31st of August is a glimmer of hope. The morning sees 3ft from the east, but the wind is glassy – absolutely still. That’s a major positive for clean, smooth waves. The energy is low at 233, so it’s small, but for a longboard or a funboard, it’ll be a lovely session with no crowds. Monday afternoon is a bit of a dud with onshore wind.

Tuesday the 1st of September stays small at 3ft, but the wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. Still a mellow day.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 3rd of September morning brings a 7ft swell from the SSE with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is 535, and the wind is offshore from the WNW – light and clean. This is a standout. The swell direction is not quite the optimum SSE, but it’s close, and that offshore wind will make for some clean, punchy waves. It’s a bit small for the size, but for an intermediate, this is the best on offer in the first week. The afternoon messes up with 40 km/h winds, so get in early.

The next few days are pretty grim. From Friday the 4th through to Tuesday the 8th, we’ve got a run of poor conditions – strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy seas, and only occasional small windows. The swell gets up to 6ft on the 5th, but with 30 km/h winds, it’s blown out. This stretch is more for kite surfers than paddle surfers, to be honest.

Wednesday the 9th of September is a no-go – strong winds and tiny swell.

But then, Thursday the 10th of September is a monster. We’ve got a 13ft swell from the east, with a combined energy of 3480 in the morning and 3911 in the afternoon. That’s massive. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, and the swell period is 10-11 seconds, so it’s got some length. But the catch is, it’s predicted to be too big for Eastern Beach. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a wild, heavy day. If you’re not a seasoned charger, stay on the sand.

The window closes quickly after that. Friday the 11th is a write-off with near gale-force winds, and the weekend of the 12th and 13th has moderate swell but messy winds. The 13th offers a small 5ft from the east with light cross-onshore, but it’s not a standout.

So, if you’re picking your moment: Monday the 31st of August morning for a glassy, clean small-wave session, and Thursday the 3rd of September morning for that offshore, punchy 7ft swell. That’s your best bet. The big 13ft day on the 10th is for the brave only.

Rusty.

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