Surf Forecasts:
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I'm staring at a flat spell. The entire 16-day window from August 13th right through to August 28th is a total write-off for surf. There is zero energy coming in. We're talking a combined energy of 0 every single session. The swell is a complete no-show, so don't bother getting the wetsuit wet.
For a spot like Hamilton, which is a beach and jetty setup exposed to the east-northeast, this kind of dead run isn't totally unheard of, but it's a tough pill to swallow. The water temp is sitting at about 71°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so that's not the issue. We just need the ocean to wake up.
There are a few mornings with glassy conditions, like the 14th, 16th, and 18th, which would be perfect if there was a ripple to surf. Even some clean offshore breezes later on the 24th with a solid 16 mph offshore flow, but still, there's nothing to push you down the line.
If you're dead set on getting on the water, this flat spell might be better suited for a kite setup if you have one, because there's nothing here for a surfboard. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, it's a long, dry spell.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Distance (km) | 3321 | 3012 | 1211 | 1314 | 3376 | 991 | 2913 | 2869 | 1709 | 1861 | 1882 | 575 | 575 | 582 | 609 | 614 | 1203 | 573 | 776 | 1041 | 728 |
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The above surf forecast table for Hamilton provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hamilton can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hamilton surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Hamilton) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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