Farmer Burgers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about Farmer Burgers. This is a reef break, open to a WSW swell, and it needs clean weather to work its magic. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, so listen up.

Right now, we’re seeing a lot of power from the deep south, but the wind is fighting it. Thursday morning (August 13th) has a solid 5ft of WSW groundswell with a long 17-second period – the energy is huge at 1410 (moderate to strong). But there’s a howling 28 mph cross-off wind from the NNE. It’s clean but ragged, and the water is running *much colder* than normal at 54°F, which is a 5°F anomaly. That’s a big swing. It’s not for beginners at this size, and with that wind, it’s a hood-and-gloves day for the locals.

The whole second half of August is a frustrating watch. We get a pulse of size on Monday the 17th, with 7ft of WSW swell and 1630 in energy, but the wind is cross-on. It looks more like a kite-surfing session than a clean paddle session. That trend sticks around for days: decent wave heights but always choppy and cross-on.

The true standout is Sunday morning, August 23rd. The wind drops to near glassy with only a 3 mph SSW breeze. We’ve got 5ft of WSW swell at a 13-second period. The combined energy is 689 (moderate), so there’s enough push. This is the moment it all comes together – glassy surface, clean lines. The swell is a touch solid for beginners, but for an intermediate, this is going to be a very good session. The reef will love that long-period energy.

Looking way out, Monday morning, August 24th, is also a gem. A light 3 mph cross-off from the SE will clean it right up, with 5ft of WSW swell and 550 energy. Then there’s Tuesday morning, August 25th – another glassy session, though the swell drops to 3ft. Good for a longboard.

Later in the week, keep an eye on Friday, August 28th. The size jumps up to 8ft of WSW swell with a massive 2515 energy value. That is *strong* wave energy. But the wind is cross-on and it’s looking messy. For experts only on that day, and even then, the wind is going to make it a battle. The swell direction is spot on for the WSW optimum though.

So, the pick of the litter? That Sunday morning (August 23rd) is the one. Mark it. Glassy conditions with a decent swell. Next best is Monday morning (August 24th) with clean offshore winds. The rest is a grind of cross-on wind and chop. The crowds at Farmer Burgers can be an issue sometimes, so get out there early.

Rusty.

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