Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at Fish Boma, a reef break that’s exposed to the south and, importantly, likes an offshore from the NNE. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday the 6th kicks off with a solid 10ft SW swell, but that 9 mph cross-on wind from the west is going to chop it up and make it ugly. The combined energy is moderate to strong (3445), but the quality is just not there. You’d be better off waiting.

Things start to clean up nicely on Friday the 7th. The swell drops a touch to 8ft from the SW, but the wind swings around to the ENE, giving us a clean cross-off. The combined energy is still strong (2602), and the 14-second period means plenty of push. This is a good window for experienced surfers who can handle a solid 8ft reef wave.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are a write-off for quality surfing. The wind comes back onshore and the swell gets messy. By Sunday afternoon, it’s an 12ft SW swell with a 16 mph cross-on wind and a combined energy of 3784 – that’s powerful, but it’s going to be a washing machine. That setup might be more interesting for the kite surfers than for paddle surfing.

We get a little reprieve on Monday the 10th, but it’s nothing special with cross-shore winds and a messy 5ft to 8ft swell.

The standout window starts on Tuesday the 11th. The morning sees a 7ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and a clean cross-off wind from the ENE. The combined energy is strong (1590). It’s excellent for experienced surfers.

But the absolute best of the best is Wednesday the 12th. The morning brings a 5ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to a massive 20 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and combined with a light 6 mph cross-off from the ENE, the conditions are glassy. The combined energy reads 3325. This is a proper waiting game with long, powerful lines between sets. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle.

Thursday the 13th is also a treat. We’ve got a 7ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the wind is a true offshore from the NNE at 6 mph. The combined energy is 3178. This is clean, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds up well too.

Friday the 14th is a smaller, glassy day. 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and the afternoon goes completely glassy with a 3 mph wind from the SE. Combined energy is moderate (1089), but the quality is excellent. This is a great day for a longer board or a more relaxed session.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees a return to smaller, less clean conditions. The swell is there, but the wind isn’t playing ball.

Looking into the second week, the 17th and 18th offer some clean windows again, but nothing that jumps out as a standout. The 20th of August has a glassy morning with 5ft SW swell, which is a nice little session.

Then, right at the end of the forecast, the 21st of August brings a big pulse. The afternoon shows an 12ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and a combined energy of 5325. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s not going to be perfect, but for experienced surfers looking for size, that’s worth keeping an eye on, though it’s a long way out.

So, to wrap it up: Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th of August are your absolute best bets. Clean, powerful, long-period groundswell with favorable winds. Fish Boma can get a crowd at times, so get in early. The other days have some clean windows, but nothing beats that mid-week stretch.

Rusty.

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