Embare Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Well, I won’t lie to ya – this 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag for Embare. There’s definitely some swell around, but often the wind and conditions are working against it, so you’ve gotta pick your moments. The good news is there are a couple of mornings that are going to be absolute glass, and that’s where the real magic will happen.

The first actual surfable session doesn’t roll in until Saturday the 8th of August. Saturday morning kicks off with a clean 3 ft southerly swell, and the wind is dead glass – absolute perfection. That flat water means the energy is going to be clean and smooth. The combined energy is moderate at 263, so there’s a bit of push. The swell period is 10 seconds, which is a nice all-rounder for a beach break. It’s not huge, but with the glassy conditions, it’s your best bet for a fun, clean paddle out. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need a thick suit.

Now, later that Saturday afternoon, the swell picks up to 4 ft with a longer 14-second period, sending combined energy to 603 (moderate). That longer period will give the waves more shape and power, but the wind swings cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Worth a look if you’re keen, but the morning is the standout.

The next real highlight comes on Thursday the 13th of August. Thursday morning is another glassy session, with 4 ft of southerly swell and a 12-second period. Combined energy is 411 (moderate), and the wind is glass – you’ll be chasing clean lines all session. This is a solid one to circle on the calendar.

Sunday the 16th of August gives us another glassy morning, with 6 ft of ESE swell. That’s a touch bigger, still manageable for most, but the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit more short-period, wind-swell energy. Combined energy hits 709 (moderate to strong). The glassy wind will make it look clean, but the short period can make it a bit fat and closey at beach breaks. Still, a good session if you’re keen.

The final standout is Monday the 17th of August morning. Glassy again, with 7 ft of easterly swell. Now, that’s getting into expert territory – over 8 ft is too big for most, so this is right on the edge. Combined energy is 947 (strong). The period is 8 seconds, so it’s short-period power, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be a proper challenge for the experienced crew. If you’re solid, this is your session.

The rest of the 16 days are mostly a write-off due to poor conditions, onshore winds, or rain. There’s a gap of several days after the 17th with no real recommendations, so don’t expect much through the middle of the week.

To sum it up: the best windows are the glassy mornings – Saturday 8th, Thursday 13th, Sunday 16th, and Monday 17th. The absolute standout is Thursday 13th morning for the combination of clean, glassy conditions and a solid 12-second groundswell. Next best is Saturday 8th morning for the picture-perfect glass. The bigger Monday 17th session is for the experts only.

Stay safe, and keep an eye on the horizon.

Rusty.

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