Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's in store for us.

Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, it's a weird one. We're looking at a long patch of flat, tiny conditions, then a late surge of proper energy shows up. You have to be patient.

The first actual surfable day doesn't hit until Sunday, August 9th, but it's not great. A 6ft swell from the north rolls in, but it's a short, weak 6-second period, and the wind is a messy cross-onshore. The energy is moderate at 297, but it's just a chop fest. That's a big pass.

We then go through a couple of days of small, wind-affected surf. The next real blip of interest is on Thursday, August 13th. A 6ft north-northeasterly swell arrives, but it's a short 6-second wind swell, and it's got onshore wind all day. The water temperature is 57°, which is a good 2° colder than average for this time of year, so you'll want a thicker suit.

Now, the real standout comes later. Hold out for Saturday, August 15th. The morning shows a solid 10ft swell from the east-northeast, packing a massive 1275 combined energy. That's a heavy, powerful swell. The wind is offshore from the southwest, which is the right direction for clean conditions, but at 10ft, this is strictly for experts. This is a serious, powerful ocean.

That energy carries through into Sunday, August 16th, with a 6ft swell, still with clean offshore winds, and then we hit the best of the run. Monday, August 17th, is the pick for me. An 8ft swell from the east, with a 10-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the south-southwest. The energy is a huge 1336. This is a proper, powerful groundswell delivering clean, well-shaped waves. Tuesday, August 18th, is also a cracker – a 7ft swell from the east with a very long 12-second period and glassy light winds in the morning. That long period will make for some beautiful, lined-up waves, especially at a reef setup like this.

Don't forget, this spot is a very sheltered reef break that rarely breaks, so having a solid run of swell like this is a real treat. The only downside is that the crowds are sometimes a problem, so get there early. The optimum swell direction is from the northeast, and while we're getting east and east-northeast swells, the quality of the waves and the top-tier wind conditions make these days the absolute standouts in this outlook.

Rusty, signing off.

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