Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up. It’s a bit of a slow start out there, folks. The first few days are looking pretty weak, with small swells and tricky winds, so we’re waiting for things to settle.

The best surf on offer kicks off properly on Wednesday morning, August 26th, at Heavens. The swell picks up to about 3 ft from the south, with a moderate period of 13 seconds. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy, but the combined energy is moderate (537). By Wednesday afternoon, the wind swings light offshore from the south-southwest, cleaning it right up, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft. That’s the standout window – clean, fun-sized waves for a beginner-friendly break. It’s very consistent here, so you’ll get plenty of rides, but expect crowds to be possible.

Thursday morning, August 27th, sees a bit of a drop in energy, with cloudy skies and a light cross-onshore wind. The swell hangs around 3 ft from the south, but the period drops to 11 seconds, and the combined energy dips to 406 – still moderate, but not as punchy. The afternoon cleans up a touch with a cross-shore breeze, but it’s nothing special.

The rest of the week into the weekend stays marginal. Friday and Saturday mornings are a bit choppy, with cross-on winds and swell around 2 ft to 3 ft. The best of the weekend is Saturday afternoon, August 29th, when the swell nudges 3 ft from the south-southwest, period around 16 seconds, and the wind goes light cross-shore, keeping the surface tidy. Combined energy is a solid 655 – moderate but with some push.

Looking further out, the first week of September is mostly small and messy. There’s a glimmer on Thursday, September 3rd, with a long-period swell from the south-southwest (20 seconds, 2 ft in the morning, 3 ft in the afternoon) and light offshore winds in the morning. That’s a promising day for a long-period groundswell, but it’s a bit of a wait. The combined energy hits 528 in the afternoon, so it’s got some life.

Water temp at Heavens is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Overall, the standout is Wednesday afternoon, August 26th – clean, light offshore, and just enough swell for a fun session. The long-range Thursday, September 3rd, is worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a way off, so don’t bank on it yet.

Rusty.

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