Haggerty's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are a write-off for any real surf. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and choppy conditions, so if you’re keen for a paddle, you might be better off with a flat day than trying to squeeze something out of this.

First up, Haggerty's (Malaga Cove) is the only spot on the map. It’s a reef and point setup, mostly for the beginners, but even they’ll be yawning. The forecast is bleak. We’ve got a run from Sunday the 9th through to the 23rd where the swell barely gets above 2.5ft, and the energy is weak to moderate—we’re talking readings like 199, 144, and 265. Nothing with any punch. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, which is just going to leave it bumpy and messy. There’s a tiny window Tuesday morning the 11th where it goes glassy and the water’s clean, but you’re looking at a pathetic 1.3ft with a period of 13 seconds. That’s barely a ripple. Not worth getting wet for, unless you’re desperate.

The water temp is sitting at 72.1°, which is 6.3° warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s weird, like a bathtub. But that’s the only exciting thing about it.

Keep an eye on Sunday the 23rd. It’s a long way off, but there’s a hint of a cross-off breeze and a little more energy (251). Then Monday the 24th looks like our best bet—still small at 2ft, but it’s glassy, clean, and the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s coming from the SW, which is close to the optimum direction for this place. Even then, we’re talking about a fun little wave, not a hero wave. The energy is moderate (286). It’s promising, but don’t book the day off work yet.

Honestly, if you’re after anything decent, keep your hopes low. The next 16 days are mostly a dud. But this spot is “very consistent” normally, so it won’t stay poor forever—forecasts change. For now, the surfboard stays in the car.

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