Eastern Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Eastern Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until Friday morning, August 7th. We’re looking at a cloudy start with a solid 4ft swell out of the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds. The wind is a cross-offshore from the SW at 9 mph, so it’s gonna be clean. The combined energy is moderate (403), and the water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. It’s not a standout, but it’s a decent enough start to the outlook.

The real standout window is Saturday morning, August 8th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period pushing that moderate energy reading up to 688. The kicker? The wind goes glassy, light SW at just 3 mph. For a sandbar break like Eastern Beach, that’s about as clean as it gets. This is the best on offer.

Sunday morning, August 9th, we see the swell jump to 6ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period and strong combined energy (1317). The wind is a cross-offshore at 19 mph, so it’s clean but the wind is getting up there. This could be a bit much for beginners, but for intermediates, it’s worth a look. The afternoon gets messy with 22 mph offshore winds, which is a bit too punchy for good paddle surfing.

The forecast gets a bit shaky after that. There’s a stretch of poor conditions through the middle of the week, with wind shifting onshore and the swell dropping in quality. The next glimmer of hope comes on Sunday afternoon, August 16th. The swell picks up to 6ft from the east with an 11-second period and very strong combined energy (1356). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the south at 3 mph, making for excellent, clean conditions. This one is for the experienced crew, as 6ft is getting into expert territory.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a window on Tuesday morning, August 18th, with a 7ft swell from the ENE, but it’s a short period at 7 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore. That’s more of a windy, messy affair – might be better suited to kite surfing than a paddle session. The rest of the week is mostly cross-onshore winds and messy conditions, nothing that gets the heart racing.

So, to wrap it up: Saturday morning, August 8th, is your best bet for clean, fun waves. Keep an eye on Sunday afternoon, August 16th, if you’re experienced and looking for some power. The rest of the time, it’s a bit of a waiting game.

Rusty.

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