Eastern Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s happening at Eastern Beach.

First off, the water is sitting at 64.2°, which is a fair chunk colder than what you’d expect for this time of year – about 3.6° cooler than the norm. That’s a noticeable chill, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.

Honestly, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th are pretty average, with small 2ft to 3ft swell and cross-off winds, but the combined wave energy is weak (264 to 306), so not much grunt in the water.

Thursday the 9th is where things start to get interesting, but it’s also where it gets too big for most. By the afternoon, we’re looking at 10ft of swell from the SSW, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 4159 – that’s strong stuff. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, the long 13-second period might make it a bit straight for a sandbar.

Friday the 10th stays big. The morning has 10ft of S swell with a 15-second period – that’s proper groundswell. Combined energy is 3421. The wind is light from the SW, so it’ll be clean, but at that size, only experienced locals are gonna be out. South swell, long period, on a sandbar can be tricky, but if the tides line up, it could be a standout session for the hardcore crew.

Saturday the 11th eases a bit. Afternoon sees 5ft from the S, with a glassy 3 mph wind and clean conditions. The score says excellent for experienced surfers, and with combined energy down to 1134, it’s more manageable. That’s your best window for the first week if you’ve got some skill.

From Sunday the 12th through to Tuesday the 15th, it’s a mixed bag. There’s a lot of cross-off and onshore wind, and the swell drops and changes direction. The highlight in this stretch is Tuesday morning the 14th – 8ft of SSW swell, 9-second period, and it’s glassy with 3 mph ENE wind. Combined energy is 1142, and it’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a real clean, punchy morning session waiting to happen.

Wednesday the 15th morning is worth a mention too – 5ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, light offshore wind, and clean. Not huge, but fun and workable.

Then there’s a bit of a lull until Saturday the 18th, which is a good one. Both morning and afternoon are glassy as glass – no wind at all, and a S to SSE swell around 3.5ft to 6ft. The combined energy is moderate (908 to 946), and it’s clean. That Saturday is one of the best overall options for the whole run – a proper calm, glassy day with manageable waves.

Sunday the 19th jumps up again – 10ft to 12ft from the SSE, too big for most. By Monday the 20th, it’s a solid 13ft with cross-on winds, which is just a mess for a paddle surfer.

The real standout, though? I’d say Tuesday the 14th morning for the clean, glassy 8ft waves, and Saturday the 18th for the total glass-off. Both are excellent for experienced surfers, but the 18th is a rare treat of calm conditions and fun-sized swell. If you can only paddle out once, make it one of those.

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