Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty.

Look, we’ve got a long stretch ahead, and I’ll be straight with you – the first week and a half is pretty flat. You’re looking at a real long gap here with barely a ripple. From now, right through until around the 27th of August, there’s just nothing doing. We’re talking clean, small scraps of swell that never really get above 3 feet, with onshore or cross-shore winds messing up what little there is. The combined energy stays weak to moderate at best, hovering in the low hundreds. It’s a write-off for a proper surf. The setup would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind had any guts, but honestly, it’s just a flat spell.

Then, things finally start to look interesting as we move into the last few days of the month. The one true standout here is Heavens on Thursday the 27th of August. We’ve got a solid 4-foot groundswell rolling in from the south, with a decent 14-second period. That’s a proper, long-period groundswell, which means good shape and energy. The combined energy jumps right up, which is strong. The kicker? The wind is light and cross-shore, so it should be clean and lined up. This is a beginner-friendly break, but with swell pushing over 5 feet the following day, it’s pushing the limits for learners. For a confident surfer, Thursday afternoon is the pick – light wind, 4-foot swell, clean lines. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect some company.

Friday the 28th of August sees it get a bit bigger – 7 feet in the morning from the south, still with a 14-second period. That’s expert territory. It’s a bit of a beast for this spot, with combined energy hitting very strong. The wind is clean and right onshore in the morning, but that much swell with that much power will still offer some heavy, fast walls. It’s only for the experienced crew. By the afternoon, the wind swings cross-shore and gets a bit breezier, knocking the quality down.

So here’s the deal: if you want a wave, you wait until the 27th and 28th. The standout is Thursday the 27th – 4-foot south swell, light wind, clean conditions. Saturday the 29th drops back down to 5 feet but the period shortens to 11 seconds with light wind, still worth a look but not as good as Thursday.

Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there.

That’s the outlook. See you in the water.

Rusty.

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