Fishermans Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew on what’s coming for Fishermans Reef.

First thing: the water temp is 57°, which is a bit under a degree and a half cooler than usual for this time of year. It’s a little chilly, but nothing unheard of.

Now, the bad news. For the next 16 days, Fishermans Reef is mostly a no-go. This spot is a very sheltered reef that rarely breaks, and the forecast is living up to that. There’s a long stretch of nothing. From the start all the way to the morning of August 13th, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny, often under 2 feet, and when it does show a pulse, the wind is lousy – cross, cross-on, or onshore. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly weak, with values under 100, which is barely a ripple.

The only real chance to get wet, and it’s a slim one, comes on the morning of Thursday, August 13th. The ocean goes glassy, dead calm, with a 6ft swell from the north. That’s a short-period swell, only 6 seconds, so it’s going to be soft and fat, but for a break that rarely breaks, this is your window. The combined energy hits 410 (moderate), but it’s still described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The wind is perfect, but the swell is junky. It’s a paddle and a pray situation.

The morning of August 14th is another glassy moment, with a 4ft swell from the north-east at 10 seconds. Energy is moderate (300), but again, it’s just “surfable.” The wind is glassy, but the swell is small and the break is inconsistent.

After that, it’s back to poor. The 15th and 16th of August bring strong offshore winds, but the swell drops to 2ft and 2ft with weak energy. Clean wind, but no wave to ride.

The standout? There isn’t a real one. If you’re desperate, the morning of the 13th gives you a glassy shot at some small, weak waves. Otherwise, it’s a dry spell.

Rusty, out.

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