Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Golfcourse over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

First things first, the water is sitting at 83°F which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next few days are pretty grim. Friday the 14th kicks off with rain showers and a weak 2ft easterly swell running at a short 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak (141) and with a cross-shore wind, it’s just messy. We’ve got a bit of a dry spell here, with no real standout surf for the next week or so. Saturday the 15th morning looks okay – the swell bumps up to 3ft from the east, period still at 10 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s clean, but the energy is still only moderate (235) and the waves are small. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Sunday through to the following Friday is mostly a write-off with onshore winds, weak swells, and poor conditions. The swell tries to pick up a little on the 21st with a 4ft south swell, but the wind is straight onshore and it’s messy.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout, and the best bet in the whole 16-day window, is the morning of Tuesday the 25th of August. We’ve got a 4ft groundswell from the ESE with a very long period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (537). The wind is glassy, so it’s going to be perfectly clean. That’s a proper session for anyone who can handle a bit of a wait between sets. The swell direction is a solid match for the break’s optimum, and the long period will push in with some real power. Keep in mind it’s a beginner-rated break, and at 4ft, it’s still manageable for most, but the long period might make the sets a little more powerful than the height suggests.

The morning of Wednesday the 26th is also a beauty. The swell jumps to 5ft from the east, period at 14 seconds, and again, glassy offshore winds. The energy is very strong (942). That’s a bigger day, pushing into the range where it might be a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be pumping. The afternoon does get a bit choppy with a cross-onshore breeze, so get in early.

The morning of Thursday the 27th is a solid follow-up with 4ft and glassy conditions, but it’s not the standout of the 25th.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout. Don’t bother. The real action is on the 25th and 26th of August. The 25th is the pick for me – clean, powerful, and that glassy morning wind. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but as it stands, that’s your window.

Rusty.

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