Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading our way for the local reef.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but conditions are going to keep us on our toes. The first real standout window kicks off on Sunday morning, August 2nd, and runs through a few days. The week after that brings some serious size, but you’ll need to dodge the wind to get the good ones.

Starting off Sunday morning, August 2nd, it’s glassy calm at Fish Boma with clean 6ft swell from the ESE. The energy is moderate to strong (802), and the period is a punchy 9 seconds. This is a beautiful way to start – expect very good surf conditions. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and the vibe gets a bit messy, so the morning is the clear winner.

Monday, August 3rd, is a cracker. Morning glass again, with the swell holding at 6ft from the ESE, but the period stretches to 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps up to 1331, which is getting strong. For experienced surfers, this is excellent. The offshore wind stays clean through the afternoon too, with a light cross-offshore breeze and 5ft swell. This is the pick of the early window – consistent, clean, and the reef will be working nicely.

Tuesday, August 4th, the swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 12 seconds. Morning offshore winds from the north keep it clean, and the energy is still moderate (739). It’s a good mid-week option, but not the standout. The afternoon gets choppy with a cross-onshore.

Now, Wednesday, August 5th, through Saturday, August 8th, things get challenging. The swell builds but the wind turns onshore and the conditions turn messy. Wednesday has a long-period 15-16 second swell but onshore winds, so the waves will be lumpy. Thursday, August 6th, the swell jumps to 10ft from the SW with 13-second period, but it’s onshore and choppy – the energy is very strong (3205), but it’s not paddle-friendly. Friday, August 7th, is a hidden gem though: 8ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze in the morning. The energy is very strong (2920), and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a cross-onshore, so get out early. Saturday, August 8th, is a write-off – big 12ft to 20ft swell, but with strong cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions. That’s more for kite gear than a board.

There’s a stretch of poor conditions that eases by Monday, August 10th, but the surf is smaller and the wind is cross-shore. It’s not the best. Then on Tuesday, August 11th, we get another magic morning: glassy, 6ft from the SW at 14 seconds, very strong energy (1514). Excellent for experienced surfers. That morning is a true standout in the second week.

The rest of the week from August 12th onward has some clean windows, but the swell size is up and down. Thursday, August 13th, has 10ft SW at 15-16 seconds, but with a cross-onshore breeze – the energy is massive (4858), but it’s not glassy. Friday, August 14th, morning has offshore winds again with 8ft SW at 13 seconds – clean and excellent. Saturday, August 15th, is another highlight: glassy morning with 8ft SW at 12 seconds, then the afternoon gets an exceptional 10ft SW at 12 seconds with a clean cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy hits 5064 – that’s a powerful, clean session for experts. Sunday, August 16th, holds clean conditions with offshore winds and solid 8ft SSW swell. And Monday, August 17th, wraps it up with clean 7ft SSW at 12 seconds.

Crowds at Fish Boma can show up sometimes, so on those glassy mornings with high-quality swell, expect company. It’s a reef break and takes a long-period swell well, so the direction from the S and SW is firing straight into it.

Water temperature is about average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

So, if I’m calling it: the absolute standout is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. Glassy, 8ft from the SW, 12 seconds, and clean. If you can get out then, you’re in for a treat. The other close second is Tuesday morning, August 11th – glassy, 6ft, and long-period goodness.

Stay frothing,
Rusty

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