Gunnamatta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.

We’ve got some solid pulses of SW swell lining up, but the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. The real standout is shaping up to be Monday, August 31st, and with a bit of luck, a couple of sessions around that will be the ones to circle.

The window opens on Thursday, August 27th, at Gunnamatta Beach. Early morning sees a clean 4 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and a light NW cross-off breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (507). It’s a decent start, but the real juice is still a few days out.

Thursday afternoon holds a similar vibe – 4 ft SW at 14 seconds, still clean with light N winds. It’s a mellow intro to the forecast.

Friday, August 28th, gets a bit more interesting but messy. Morning is a 5 ft SW groundswell (18 seconds – that’s a long period) with a WNW cross-breeze. This long period at a beach break means it might be too straight and fat, and the chop will make it tricky. The afternoon jumps to 7 ft SW onshore – not great for a paddle.

Saturday, August 29th, and Sunday, August 30th, are pretty average. The swell hangs around 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, making it lumpy. The energy is moderate, but it’s a struggle for clean lines.

Now, Monday, August 31st – that’s your window. The morning delivers a 7 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, a light NNW cross-off breeze, and clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (2303). This is the kind of session where you’ll find decent power and shape. It’s a bit meaty for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s a goer. The afternoon is even better – 8 ft SW, 17-second period (very long period groundswell), light N cross-off, and a massive energy reading of 4382. The waves will have plenty of push, but the long period might make it a bit shifty at the beach. It’s the best of the lot, no question.

Tuesday, September 1st, looks blown out. The swell is still 6 ft SW, but strong NNW winds at 25 mph take the shine off. The energy is still strong, but it’s a battle.

From September 2nd through to the 5th, the wind stays messy, and the swell gets bigger. On the 4th and 5th, we’re looking at 13 ft to 12 ft SW – that’s huge, and the wind is cross or cross-on. The energy values are in the thousands (5107 to 6414), but it’s a washing machine. That’s more kite-surf territory than a fun paddle.

September 6th sees a massive 20 ft WSW swell, with light winds, but the file says it’s too big for this break. The energy is a staggering 28726. That’s for chargers only, and even then, it’s questionable.

The rest of the second week, from the 7th to the 11th, is a mix of big, windy days and occasional clean spells. The 9th looks clean with cross-off winds, but the swell is 12-13 ft – still too big for most. The 10th drops to 8-8 ft but with onshore and cross-on winds, so it’s not a winner.

So, to wrap it up: Thursday and Friday this week are a tease, but the weekend is a write-off. Monday, August 31st, is the standout – the afternoon session especially. After that, it’s a big, messy, and powerful swell that’s either too big or too windy for a proper go. If you’re an experienced surfer, Monday is your day. For the rest, keep an eye on the 10th, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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