Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the Gold Beach area over the next couple of weeks.

Truth be told, the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off for decent waves. There’s some swell around, but the wind is just a mess. Too much cross and cross-onshore stuff from the north-northwest, and it’s choppy and lumpy most days. The water’s a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 54°F, about 3°F cooler than usual, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday the 24th. The morning is looking glassy with a light wind from the west-northwest. Now, the swell is small—only 2ft from the southwest—but when it’s that clean, even a small wave can be fun. The combined swell energy is moderate (208), and with a period of 18 seconds, that’s a very long period groundswell. This kind of swell will wrap in nicely at Gold Beach/South Park/Hunter Creek (beach and reef), but it’s a little inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient. For a Monday morning, the crowds are “often” an issue here, so expect some company.

The next standout is a bit further out, but it’s worth marking on the calendar. Sunday afternoon, August 30th, looks promising. We’ve got glassy conditions again, winds from the west-northwest at just 5 km/h (3 mph). The swell is 3ft from the southwest, also with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate (410), and the setup is clean. This is another one for the patient surfer, but when it’s glassy and the swell has that long period, it’s a treat.

Then, on Tuesday morning, September 1st, we get a bit more size. There’s light rain and glassy conditions with a 4ft swell from the northwest. The period is a shorter 8 seconds, so it’s more of a windswell, but the lack of wind makes it rideable. The combined energy is moderate (277). This is a solid option for a beginner-friendly wave if you’re looking for something small and clean.

Overall, the best bet is Monday morning the 24th for the glassy, long-period groundswell, and Sunday afternoon the 30th for another clean session. The rest of the time, the wind is just too strong from the north-northwest, or the swell is too small and bumpy. If you’re a kiter, the afternoons with strong cross-shore winds might be more your speed.

Rusty.

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