Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin’ at ya from the beach. Let’s break down what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks at Golfcourse.

Alright, let’s be honest from the get-go: this run starts slow. Real slow. If you’re lookin’ for a good paddle, you’re gonna have to be patient through a long, flat patch. The first real window of hope doesn’t open until Saturday morning, August 22nd. We got a stretch of days before that with small, messy surf and nothin’ worth wettin’ a wetsuit for.

Saturday, August 22nd – Morning is where it finally starts to look a little interesting. We’ve got a small 3ft swell from the south, and the magic word here is glass – wind is almost nothin’, just a slight air. That means clean, smooth faces. The water is a warm 84°, and that’s bang on average for this time of year, so nothin’ unusual there. It's a small window, but for a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s a good one to get a few cruisy rides. The energy is weak though, only 220 (combined swell energy), so don’t expect much push.

Monday, August 24th – Morning brings another glassy moment, with a tiny 3ft easterly swell. Again, it’s small, but clean. The energy is still light at 192. Just a mellow morning session for the patient surfer.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for those who can wait. Tuesday, August 25th – Morning is the standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the east-southeast, but the period… 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, with plenty of grunt behind it. The combined energy jumps to 774 (moderate). And the wind? Glass again. Offshore from the north-east. This is where you want to be for shape and cleanliness. This is a good wave for this break, and with a long period like that, the sets will have some gap between them, making the paddle out a breeze. Keep in mind, that long period can make a beach break like this a little straight, but for the size, it should still offer up some fun lines. Not huge, but quality.

That afternoon, the swell builds to 6ft with a 16-second period, and the energy hits 1658 (strong). The wind goes cross-onshore though, so the morning window is your clear winner.

Wednesday, August 26th the swell is up to 8ft in the morning with that same long period (15 secs), and energy is now 2910 (strong). The wind is light cross-onshore. This is now in the “only for experts” territory. If you’re experienced and can handle a heavy, long-period wave on a beach break, this could be a big, powerful day. The conditions are a bit lumpy though, so it’s one for the crew who know what they’re doin’. The afternoon is much the same, onshore wind.

From Thursday, August 27th onward, things get ugly. The swell stays big—up to 8ft and bigger—but the wind goes onshore and cranks up. By Friday the 28th, we’re talkin’ near gale force winds. The swell is huge, over 8ft, but it’s a washing machine out there. The energy numbers are massive (2538 to over 10,000), but that’s all stormy, blown-out junk. This isn’t for paddlin’. This setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

And by the end of the run, on August 30th and 31st, we’re lookin’ at absolute monsters: 13ft to 23ft swell. The forecast says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is simply too big for this break. It’s a no-go for even the most seasoned charger.

The Verdict: The best on offer is Tuesday morning, August 25th. That’s your golden window: chest-to-head-high, glassy, long-period groundswell. After that, the power comes up, but the wind spoils it, and then it just gets too damn big. Mark it on your calendar.

Stay stoked, stay patient.

- Rusty

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