Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Heavens.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty flat with messy, weak swells. We’re talking small waves around 1ft to 2ft from the SSW and SW, with a period that’s actually promising for a groundswell (13-18 seconds), but the energy just isn’t there to back it up – the combined energy sits between 119 and 318 (moderate). The winds are mostly cross or cross-on, so it’s not doing us any favours. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Honestly, for the first few days, you’re better off waiting.

Things start to look a little more interesting around Wednesday the 26th of August. The swell picks up to 3ft in the morning, swinging more S, with a period of 12 seconds. The energy jumps to 367 (moderate). But the real standout moment is the afternoon of the 26th. We get a solid 5ft swell from the S, with a period of 16 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is pumping at 1184 (strong). Winds are light and cross-on. It’s still flagged as marginal, but this is the first real sign of life. The 27th and 28th keep the energy up, with 4ft and 2ft swells, but the winds stay a bit tricky.

The best window in the whole outlook looks to be the first week of September. Specifically, the morning of the 4th of September (Friday) and the 5th of September (Saturday). On the 4th, we’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is cranking at 929 (strong). The morning wind is a light offshore from the SSW. That’s glassy conditions, clean faces, and that long period will wrap nicely into Heavens (a very consistent spot for beginners, but this swell size is fine for all levels). It’s a standout.

Then on the 5th of September, the swell shifts to the SSE at 4ft in the morning, building to 4ft in the afternoon, with a period of 15-16 seconds. The energy is massive – 1093 to 1258 (strong to very strong). Winds are light and offshore in the morning, and light cross in the afternoon. This is the best quality on offer, folks. The 6th of September sees the swell top out at 5ft from the SSE, but it’s a bit more cross-on, so it’s not as clean.

For a break that’s very consistent and exposed to the SW, this run of swells is a real treat. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so expect a few friendly faces out there, but nothing crazy. The bigger days (over 5ft) on the 6th are getting into expert territory, but the 4th and 5th are the golden tickets.

Signing off,
Rusty

Read more