Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Gather 'round, crew. Let's have a look at the charts for the next couple of weeks. We've got one spot on the radar, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a solid 7° warmer than normal for this time of year. That's seriously unusual, like swimming in a bath. You won't need a thick wetsuit, that's for sure.

Right now, and for the first few days, it's looking pretty flat and messy. The swell is tiny, around 2 ft to 2 ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, churning things up. The energy is weak, with readings around 190 to 226, so there's just not enough push for a decent wave. It's a tough start, and we're looking at a quiet run until we get to the end of the week.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday, the 14th of August. The swell from the SSW picks up a bit, and we start seeing a moderate energy reading of 583. The waves are still small, around 2 ft, but the period is a respectable 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The wind is cross-onshore, so it's not perfect, but it's a start. By Saturday, the 15th, we're seeing a similar story with 3 ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, but the wind is still a bit wonky. The energy is moderate, hitting 513. It's not going to be a classic, but there's something to work with.

For the best bet across the whole 16-day window, I'm looking at Heavens. This spot is exposed to the SW swell, which is exactly what we're getting. It's a beginner-friendly break that's very consistent, meaning it'll handle the small swell. The crowds can be a problem sometimes, but with the surf being so marginal, it might not be an issue.

The standout moment looks like Friday afternoon, the 14th of August. The swell is 2 ft from the SSW, with a long 18-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore breeze from the WSW at 9 mph, which is manageable. The energy is moderate at 583, so there's some real push behind those waves. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is about as good as it gets in this window. The long period will mean better shaped waves, but it might make them a bit wonky on a beach break setup. Still, it's the pick of the litter.

Saturday, the 15th, also has some potential with 3 ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, but the wind is a bit more cross-shore. The energy is still solid at 513. It's a close second.

After that, the swell drops off again. The second week sees a return to tiny waves, often under 2 ft, with very weak energy readings. The wind stays mostly cross-onshore or cross. It's a quiet period, and I wouldn't get your hopes up for much. The 25th of August shows a little bump with 2 ft SW swell and a 16-second period, but it's still marginal.

So, overall, it's a tough forecast. The first few days are a write-off, and the second week is quiet. The only real window of opportunity is from Friday the 14th into Saturday the 15th. If you're keen, get out there for Friday afternoon. It's not going to be epic, but it's the best we've got.

Rusty.

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