Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get stuck into it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and mushy for us, to be honest. There’s a lot of small, weak swell on the charts and the wind isn’t doing us any favors for the most part. I’ve been staring at the numbers and it’s going to be a real battle to find anything worth paddling out for, especially in the first week.

The only spot on the radar is Heavens. It’s a beginner-friendly, very consistent break, which is a plus, but with these tiny waves and onshore breezes, it’s going to be a struggle. The water is seriously warm right now, way above what’s normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing special. From Tuesday the 4th through to Sunday the 9th, the swell is just pathetic, hovering around 1ft to 2ft. The energy is weak too, with combined readings mostly in the low hundreds, like 92 on Tuesday afternoon. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, which is making things choppy and messy. There’s a brief moment on Friday afternoon and Sunday afternoon where it goes more onshore, but the swell is still too small to do anything with, and the conditions are just marginal.

The second week kicks off with a bit more push. Monday the 10th sees the swell stay small, but the energy starts to pick up a little. By the time we get to Friday the 14th, we start to see some real signs of life. The swell pushes up to 3ft from the SSW, and the energy jumps to 389 in the morning. It’s still not big, but it’s the most interesting we’ve seen. The wind is light and onshore, which isn't perfect, but it might be the cleanest window we get. That Friday afternoon is looking a bit windier, though.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th has similar swell heights, around 3ft to 3ft, and the energy is strong, hitting 549 on Friday afternoon and staying in the 400s for a while. The issue there is the wind. It’s swinging around to the west-northwest and picking up to 12-15 mph, making it cross-shore and choppy. It’s going to be a bit of a mess, but there could be some fun, if a little soft, waves for the more patient surfer.

Honestly, if you’re dead set on getting wet, the best bet looks like Friday the 14th in the morning. The swell is small but the energy is building and the wind is light. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the pick of a pretty poor bunch. The long period (19 seconds) on the 14th means it’s a proper groundswell, which is good for shape, but at a beach break like Heavens, it can sometimes make the waves break a bit too straight. Something to keep in mind.

After that, we trail off again into small, weak surf for the rest of the window. There’s a lot of waiting ahead. Keep your eye on that forecast, because things can change.

Rusty

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