Farmer Burgers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a slow burn starting off, but the second week is where things get real. The water at Farmer Burgers is a chilly 55°, which is a good 4° colder than normal for this time of year—so you’ll want a thick suit. The swell window is open to the WSW, and that’s exactly what we’re getting.

The Overall Pattern

The first few days are a bit of a struggle. Monday the 24th has some waist-to-chest high swell (4-5 ft) from the WSW, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, and the wave energy is moderate (550). It’s not a total write-off, but it’s not firing. Tuesday the 25th shows a bit more push with the swell hitting 6 ft in the afternoon, and the energy jumps up to 1147, but it’s still choppy with that cross-onshore wind. The period is a long 14 seconds, which is proper groundswell, but the wind is ruining the party.

The Midweek Window

Wednesday the 26th morning is the first real standout. The wind goes light offshore from the ENE, and the swell is 4 ft with a 13-second period. The energy is solid (587), and the conditions are clean. This is your best window for the first week—smooth, lined-up waves on the reef. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have a few mates out, but nothing crazy.

Thursday the 27th morning is worth a mention too. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and a 3 ft swell from the WSW. It’s small, but it’ll be super clean and fun on a longboard.

The Second Week: The Big Push

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first week of September is looking like the real deal. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the morning session is glassy with a 4 ft swell and solid energy (634). But the true standout is Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. That’s the one. We’ve got a 8 ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, and it’s completely glassy. The energy is massive (1726), and the conditions are impeccable. This is a big swell, over 8 ft, so it’s strictly for experienced surfers. The reef setup will handle that long-period groundswell beautifully, giving you long, powerful walls. The water is still cold, but you won’t feel it when you’re dropping into a 8 ft face.

The Rest of the Run

The rest of the first week is a bit of a write-off for quality. The wind just won’t cooperate. The second week has a few more clean windows, like the 5th of September morning with a tiny 3 ft glassy swell, and the 6th and 7th are small and clean but barely pushing. The big energy is gone by then.

The Verdict

If you’ve got a wetsuit and the skills, you’re aiming for Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. That’s the day. The 26th of August morning is a solid warm-up. Don’t waste your time on the afternoons—they’re messy.

Rusty.

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