Embare Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real slow start. The first few days are flat, with nothing worth paddling out for. The ocean is just resting. You’ll be waiting until Saturday morning, the 8th, to even see a ripple that’s surfable, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about.

Here’s how it shapes up. The only break on the radar is Embare – a sheltered little spot that needs a south swell to get going. It’s a consistent wave for the intermediate crew, but it can get a bit of a crowd.

The water is sitting at about 69°, which is a touch warmer than the usual for this time of year, so you might be able to leave the thickest rubber at home for now.

The first real pulse of energy, and I mean *real* energy, hits on Saturday morning, August 8th. We’re looking at a 3ft south swell with a long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (357), and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean. But the afternoon is where it gets interesting. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSE, period stretches to a very long 14 seconds, and the energy cranks right up to (1210). That’s proper groundswell. The wind is offshore, so it’s going to be clean. This is a standout session for the confident surfer – the long period will make for some nice, powerful lines at this sheltered spot, but the size might be a bit much for the groms.

Sunday the 9th is a comedown, with 3ft south swell and glassy conditions in the morning, but the energy drops. Monday and Tuesday look absolutely cooked with onshore winds and rain, so give those a miss.

The next big moment, and the true standout of the entire outlook, is Friday morning, August 14th. The forecast is pumping: 5ft of SSE swell, a very long 14-second period, and a massive energy reading of (1006). The wind is glassy, dead calm. This is a magic window. “Expect very good surf conditions” is the word, and I’m telling you, that’s the day to clear your schedule. The swell is getting up there, so it’s for the experienced paddlers, but it’s going to be firing. The size is on the edge of being too big for beginners.

After that, we see a smaller SSE swell roll through Saturday the 15th, and then some smaller, shorter-period ESE energy on Sunday the 16th. Nothing special, but at least it’s clean.

Looking further out, there’s a promising pulse forecast for Wednesday, August 19th. The morning shows 6ft of S swell, with a 10-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (666). This is a solid, powerful swell for the experts. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 7ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore, so grab the morning session if you can.

To sum it up: the first week is a write-off until the 14th. That Friday is the absolute pick of the bunch. The 19th is a solid second option. Keep your eyes on those two dates.

Rusty.

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