Eastern Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about this region. We’ve got one spot to look at, and it’s a bit of a waiting game, but there’s some proper swell coming in the second week.

So, we’re looking at Eastern Beach. It’s an exposed sandbar setup, and it’s inconsistent. That means you need to be patient and pick your windows. The water is currently sitting at 63°, which is a huge 5° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a serious chill, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit.

The forecast kicks off with a solid run from Thursday the 16th. The swell is a modest 4ft from the east, but with a period of 11 seconds and a combined energy of 608 (moderate), it’s got some push. The wind is SSW cross-off at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The quality is good, but it’s not a standout.

Friday the 17th sees the swell building. The morning has 3ft from the SSW at 13 seconds, and the afternoon jumps to 5ft from the same direction, with 12 seconds. The energy picks up to 762 (moderate). The wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean. Things are looking better.

But the real standout in this first week is Saturday the 18th morning. We’ve got 4ft of swell from the south at 12 seconds, with a combined energy of 690 (moderate). The wind is glassy – WSW at 3 mph. That’s dead calm, no wind ripples. The waves will be smooth and clean. This is the best window of the early period. The later afternoon is still good with a cross-off, but the morning is the gem.

Sunday the 19th is a step down. The wind switches to a cross-onshore, making it a bit messy, and the swell drops. It’s a rest day unless you’re desperate.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. There’s a four-day gap with no solid recommendations from Monday the 20th through to Thursday the 23rd morning. The swell gets bigger, but the conditions are not aligned. On Monday the 20th, the swell hits 6ft from the SSW with a period of 12 seconds, but the energy is strong at 1460. The wind is a clean cross-off, but the forecast says the conditions are marginal. It’s a tough call.

The next big moment comes on Thursday the 23rd morning. The swell is 7ft from the SSW, with a very long 14-second period. The energy is strong at 1834. But the wind is glassy – SSW at 3 mph. This is a proper groundswell for experienced surfers. The waves will have power and shape, with long lulls between sets. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but it’s a standout for the confident crew.

The good run continues through Friday the 24th, with 7ft from the south at 14 seconds and clean cross-off winds. The energy is strong at 1932. The quality is excellent for experienced surfers.

Then on Saturday the 25th afternoon, the period jumps to 19 seconds, but the wind is onshore. That’s a frustrating one.

Sunday the 26th is a no-go. The swell is a massive 10ft, with a 20-second period and an energy reading of 9433 (very strong). The wind is glassy in the morning, but the swell is just too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s risky.

The final standout is Wednesday the 29th morning. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, with a 20-second period and a combined energy of 2735 (very strong). The wind is glassy from the NNW at 3 mph. This is another clean, powerful, long-period groundswell. The quality is excellent, but again, it’s for experienced surfers. The long period means it’s best on a reef or point, but this is a sandbar, so it might break a bit straight. Still, the conditions are prime.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Saturday the 18th morning for a fun, clean wave, and Thursday the 23rd morning and Wednesday the 29th morning for the powerful, clean groundswell. The water is bloody cold, so bring your hood.

Rusty.

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