Farmer Burgers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Farmer Burgers.

Right now, the start of the period is a bit of a write-off. The first few days are flat or just plain ugly—Saturday the 5th is a dud with tiny 2ft to 2ft swell and onshore or cross-shore wind. No point paddling out. You’ll be waiting until Sunday morning the 6th before things get interesting.

Sunday the 6th morning is the true standout of this whole outlook. Farmer Burgers wakes up with a clean 4ft groundswell from the WSW, period a solid 18 seconds, and a gentle offshore wind from the east. The water is doing its thing with a combined energy of 1081 (moderate) – that’s proper energy. This is one for the experienced crew; the swell’s big enough to need some skill, and that long period means the waves will have plenty of power and shape. Crowds are possible at this spot, so don’t be surprised if you’ve got company. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

Monday the 7th morning is another good window. Swell holds at 4ft from the WSW, still a clean 14-second period, light offshore wind, and combined energy of 678. It’s a bit less punchy than Sunday, but still excellent and clean. The afternoon gets a bit messy with onshore wind.

Tuesday the 8th morning is worth a mention – glassy conditions, 3ft swell from the WSW, 12-second period, and combined energy of 303. It’s smaller, but that glassy surf will be a joy for intermediate surfers. The afternoon turns choppy.

After that, the middle of the week goes downhill. Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th are mostly poor or marginal, with onshore winds and lumpy or choppy conditions. There’s a spike in swell size on Thursday the 10th afternoon (6ft) and Friday the 11th (6ft to 8ft), but the wind is cross-on and fresh, making it messy. This is more kite-surfing territory for those days.

Saturday the 12th morning offers a brief reprieve: 3ft from the WSW, 11-second period, clean with offshore wind, and combined energy of 336. It’s a good session for intermediates, but don’t expect the quality of the previous weekend.

The second week gets a bit hit-and-miss. Tuesday the 15th afternoon has 6ft from the WSW, 13 seconds, and a light cross-shore, giving combined energy of 1194 (strong) – marginal but could be fun if you’re keen. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th see bigger swell (7ft to 8ft) but the wind is often cross or cross-on, and the period drops to 13 seconds, making it more of a challenge for experts only. The combined energy on Thursday the 17th afternoon hits 2476 (very strong), so there’s plenty of power, but it’s not clean.

The final days, Friday the 18th to Sunday the 20th, taper off with smaller swell and onshore winds, mostly poor.

If you’re planning ahead, Sunday the 6th morning is the best on offer – clean, powerful, and long-period. After that, the window gets narrower. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that’s the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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