Exiles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is your local surf outlook, and I’m Rusty.

First up, the overall picture: we’re looking at a pretty quiet 16-day window at Exiles. The swell is tiny, barely flickering above 2ft for most of the run, and the energy is weak. The only real standout windows are a few mornings where the wind turns clean and offshore, offering a chance at something rideable, but nothing that’s going to get your heart racing. Expect a lot of flat or near-flat conditions, with the odd glimmer of hope.

The first real chance of a surf comes on Friday morning, August 7th. The swell is small at 1ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell, which brings more energy and shape despite the size. The wind is offshore from the SSE at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean. Combined wave energy is moderate at 233. It’s still not big, but for a point break like Exiles, that long period can wrap in nicely. Water temp is sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 7° above average, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or even boardshorts if you’re brave.

Saturday morning, August 8th, is another similar window. Swell bumps up slightly to 2ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and a light southerly cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. Clean conditions, moderate energy (210), and the point should offer a few lined-up runners. Not a standout, but a good morning session if you’re keen.

Sunday morning, August 9th, holds the same pattern: 2ft, SSW, 15-second period, light cross-offshore wind. Energy drops to 144, but it’s clean. These mornings are all pretty similar – small, clean, and workable for a longboard or a funboard.

The best of the bunch falls on Saturday morning, August 15th. Swell reaches 2ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, with a light southerly cross-offshore breeze at 6 mph. The energy is solid at 252, and the long period will give the point some proper push. This is the pick of the period – still small, but the cleanest conditions and the most energy. It’s inconsistent here at Exiles, so don’t expect non-stop action, but when a set comes through, it’ll be worth paddling for.

Now, the gaps: there are long stretches of days with no real surf to recommend. From August 1st through to the 6th, it’s all poor conditions with tiny swell and messy wind. Then again from August 10th to the 14th, the afternoons get blown out, but the mornings stay clean but weak. The standout mornings are few and far between.

For the second week, the pattern doesn’t change much. Thursday morning, August 13th, has 2ft from the SW, 16-second period, light cross-shore wind, and energy at 201 – clean but small. Friday morning, August 14th, is similar at 1ft, 18-second period, energy 241. Then Saturday morning, August 15th, is your best bet as mentioned. Sunday, August 16th, fades with a cloudy, cross-onshore wind from the north, making it choppy.

To sum it up: if you’re an advanced surfer, Exiles is your only option here, and it’s inconsistent. The best session will be Saturday morning, August 15th – 2ft, SSW, clean offshore wind, and the point will have a few long, lined-up waves. Everything else is a scratch for a log. The water is unusually warm, so don’t bother with a thick wetsuit. Crowds are possible at Exiles, but with this lack of size, it’ll be quiet.

Rusty.

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