Farmer Burgers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the next couple of weeks for Farmer Burgers. This is a reef break, and it’s intermediate territory. The swell is mostly coming from the west-southwest, which is exactly what this spot likes to see. There’s a bit of a slow start, but don’t you worry, there are some real gems hidden in this forecast.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, the 1st of August. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the WSW with a solid 14-second period, which gives it some proper push. Couple that with a moderate offshore breeze from the northeast, and you’re looking at some tidy, lined-up waves. The combined energy is moderate (316), so nothing too wild, just fun, surfable waves. Saturday afternoon holds up nicely too, with a gentle offshore and similar conditions.

Now, Sunday the 2nd and Monday morning the 3rd are a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday gets a little messy with cross-shore winds, but Monday morning is clean again with a light offshore and 3 ft of swell. The energy picks up a notch (369), so it’s worth a paddle if you’re keen.

But the standout? You have to circle Tuesday the 4th of August. That morning, the wind is dead calm – glassy as can be. The swell is 4 ft from the WSW, with an 11-second period that’ll give you some nice, shapely waves. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Combined energy is moderate (305), but with zero wind, it’s going to be a dream session. This is the pick of the first week, no question.

The swell starts to build as we head into the end of the first week and into the second. By the 5th, we’re seeing 6 ft, and by the 6th, it’s pushing 7 ft with strong energy (1752). That’s getting into the bigger stuff, but the winds turn cross or cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean as we’d like.

Then, mark your calendar for Friday the 7th of August. The morning is glassy again, with a solid 7 ft of WSW swell and a 13-second period. The energy is strong (1405), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious swell for the reef, and with the wind completely off, it’s going to be a session for the books. If you’re not an expert, maybe give this one a miss, as it’s over 5 ft and heading towards 8 ft. Crowds are possible here, so factor that in.

The first week of the second week, from the 8th to the 10th, is a bit of a write-off. The wind is up, with fresh breezes making things lumpy and choppy, and the swell is hanging around but the quality is poor. You’ll want to sit those days out.

There’s a lull in the middle of the second week. The 11th has tiny waves (1 ft to 2 ft), and the 12th shows a bit of a weird spike with a very long period (21 seconds) but only 2 ft. That’s a groundswell with serious energy (902), but it’ll be breaking straight and fast on the reef – tricky to ride.

The next real highlight comes on Thursday the 13th of August. The afternoon is completely glassy, with a 5 ft swell from the WSW and a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which means deep, powerful lines. The energy is strong (1038), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is another one where the reef is going to produce some long, grinding waves, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

The tail end of the forecast, from the 14th to the 16th, drops back down to smaller, cleaner waves. The 14th and 15th have glassy mornings with 3 ft and 2 ft respectively – perfect for a fun, relaxed session. The 16th sees another big pulse of 8 ft, but with a cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit of a gamble.

Overall, the best surf on offer is without a doubt the glassy morning of Tuesday the 4th for a clean, fun session, and the powerful, glassy morning of Friday the 7th for the experienced crew. The second week’s standout is the glassy afternoon of Thursday the 13th. The rest has some fun smaller waves, but those two mornings are the real standouts.

Rusty.

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