Marley Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m Rusty, and here’s the scoop for Marley at Garie-Point over the next couple of weeks.

The outlook is a real mixed bag, with a slow start and then a few windows that are worth the wait. The first few days are a total loss, so don’t bother.

Saturday the 5th is a no-go. There’s a tiny 2ft S swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is a stiff WNW at 15 mph, and it’s just not working. The combined energy is weak (104), and the water temp is 64°, which is about average for this time of year.

Sunday the 6th isn’t much better. A bit more size in the morning, with 4ft from the SSW, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is all wrong. The afternoon gets a bit more size but it’s a cross-onshore mess.

Monday morning the 7th is where it perks up. The swell hits 5ft from the S with a 9-second period, but the real story is the wind: glassy, calm, from the NNW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is a solid moderate (381), and it’s going to be clean. This is a good session for advanced surfers – the point will be working. The morning is the only window, though, as the afternoon turns choppy.

Tuesday the 8th is a messy one. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SSE, but the wind is a strong cross-onshore, making it lumpy. The energy is up there (558 in the morning, 643 in the afternoon), but it’s not for paddling. This is more of a kite-surfing setup if anything.

Wednesday the 9th is a write-off with strong, lumpy conditions, and the swell gets up to 8ft. Thursday the 10th is similar – big 8ft S swell, but cross-onshore winds and a huge energy reading (2805 in the afternoon) make it only for the brave and experienced. Not a beginner’s day.

Now, Friday the 11th is the standout. The morning is where it’s at. The swell is a solid 7ft from the S with a long 11-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NW at 6 mph. The energy is a strong 909, and it’s going to be clean. This is a proper groundswell with good shape, and the point will be firing. The crowds are ‘sometimes’ here, so expect a few locals out, but it’s worth it. For advanced surfers, this is the best on offer.

Saturday the 12th morning is also a good call. The swell drops to 5ft but the period holds at 11 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the N. The energy is still moderate (695). It’s a clean, fun session, but the afternoon turns messy.

Sunday the 13th morning has a 4ft S swell with a 12-second period and a gentle offshore NW wind. It’s clean, but the size is down. The following Monday morning the 14th is similar: 3ft SSE swell with a 11-second period and light offshore wind. Small but clean.

After that, from Tuesday the 15th through to Thursday the 17th, it’s all cross-onshore chop and strong winds, with the swell getting up to 8ft again. Not good for surfing.

Friday the 18th morning has a 6ft S swell with a nice 12-second period and a cross-offshore N wind. The energy is moderate (888), and it’s clean. A decent option for the second week.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are small and clean, with offshore winds, but the swell drops to 2ft to 3ft. The energy is weak to moderate (88 to 207). It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Friday morning the 11th. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Saturday the 12th morning is a good backup. After that, the second week is quieter and less certain, but Friday the 18th morning could be a sneaky good one.

Rusty.

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