Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the Gizzy-Pipe region over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off. The first real action kicks off Saturday morning, August 8th. Midway Beach - Gizzy Pipe is the spot. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 55°F, about 2°F cooler than usual, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, with a long 12-second period, and a light cross-off NW breeze at 6 mph. That’s a solid combo – the groundswell will have some real push, and the wind is keeping the face tidy. The wave energy is moderate (866), so plenty of power to go around. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so expect a few folks out, but it’s far from crowded.

Sunday the 9th stays clean with a NNW offshore breeze at 6 mph, but the swell drops to 3ft from the SE, period easing to 11 seconds. Still a decent morning, but not the standout.

Monday the 10th is a bit of a snoozer – small 2ft SE swell, weak energy (97), and while the afternoon goes glassy, there’s just not enough juice. This is a good day to rest or wax the board.

Now, Tuesday the 11th morning is a real surprise. The swell jumps to 6ft from the SSW, period a punchy 8 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the WNW at 3 mph. The energy is solid (611), and the conditions are clean. This is a proper little window for the more experienced surfer – the size is pushing into the fun zone, and the wind is cooperating. This is the best session on offer in the first week.

The rest of the week gets messy. Wednesday and Thursday see onshore winds and rain, with the swell dropping and the energy fading. Friday the 14th has a weird 5ft NE swell with a short 6-second period and light rain, but by afternoon the wind goes offshore from the NNW, so it’s not a total loss.

The second week has a monster pulse. Monday the 17th morning sees a massive 15ft south swell with a long 11-second period, and the energy is off the charts (6128). The wind is light offshore from the NW at 6 mph. But here’s the thing – that’s way too big for this break. This is only for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s a beast. The afternoon and Tuesday get even uglier with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. By Wednesday the 19th, the swell drops to 6ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy.

The real standout in the second week is Sunday the 23rd morning. The swell is back to a clean 5ft from the south, period 10 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the west at 3 mph. The energy is strong (730), and the forecast is for very good conditions. This is a promising, long-range bet – the sort of morning that makes the wait worthwhile. Keep an eye on it.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Tuesday morning, the 11th, for a solid, clean session. The second week’s Sunday the 23rd is the other one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a long way off, so don’t book the time off yet.

Rusty.

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