Gunnamatta Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a yarn about the surf coming up at Gunnamatta Beach.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag for conditions. The first main window kicks off on Monday the 6th with a 5ft SW swell, a 14-second period, and glassy conditions. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is a touch warmer than average for the time of year. Clean, lined-up waves with moderate energy (823) – a real nice way to ease into the week.

Now, if you’re looking for the stand-out, Tuesday the 7th morning is the one. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the SW, period jumps to a very long 17 seconds, and we’ve got offshore NE wind. The combined energy is strong (1624), promising powerful, well-shaped sets. This is proper groundswell – for experienced surfers only, but the quality will be exceptional. Keep in mind, with that long period, it’ll be better if the tide pushes it a bit. Tuesday afternoon the wind swings SE though, so the morning session is the go.

Wednesday the 8th morning is also a cracker: offshore ENE breeze, 5ft SW swell and an 18-second period – that’s about as clean as it gets, with energy readings up at 2524. You’ll want to be on it early before the SE cross-shore kicks in later. Thursday the 9th holds clean conditions too, with a light N cross-off in the morning and glassy NE wind in the afternoon, delivering 5ft and 4ft SW swells respectively.

Friday the 10th is still good, with a consistent 5-5ft SW swell and cross-off northerly winds – clean shape and rideable all day.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Saturday the 11th right through to Monday the 20th, the wind goes feral. Strong to gale-force N and NW, with cross-off and cross-on directions blowing the surface out. Swell sizes jump up to a massive 15ft around the 13th – way too big and messy for Gunnamatta Beach. The combined energy hits 17560 on the Monday afternoon, but it’s blown out and angry. Honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing zone that week.

There’s a glimmer of hope on Thursday the 16th – clear skies, glassy wind, and a 6ft SW swell (period 12 seconds). That afternoon session will have clean, powerful waves for experienced crew. The morning of Friday the 17th still has some clean 5ft SW swell, but the fresh NNW wind makes it less appealing.

After that, from Saturday the 18th to Tuesday the 21st, it’s back to strong winds and messy or blown-out conditions. Small swells in the 4-6ft range, but the wind ruins any chance of quality.

All in all, Gunnamatta’s best bet is the Tuesday the 7th morning session, with that long-period SW groundswell and offshore wind. Wednesday the 8th morning is a close second. After that, you’re picking through the rubble until Thursday the 16th afternoon.

Stay safe, keep an eye on that wind, and if it’s howling, don’t bother paddling out.

Rusty.

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