Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

The water is pumping warm at 71°F, which is a solid 7°F above normal – that's very unusual, feels like a bath out there. The waves, though, are a mixed bag. We've got a long period groundswell in the mix, which is promising for shape, but the trade-off is that the best conditions are going to be in short windows.

The standout session is hands down Wednesday morning, August 26th. Heavens is the only break on the menu, and it's the one to be on. We're looking at a clean 4ft swell from the south with a 13-second period, and the wind is *glass* – dead calm, offshore from the SSW. That's about as good as it gets. The combined swell energy is pumping at 629, which is a nice moderate punch. It's a beginner-friendly break too, so that clean, head-high stuff will be perfect for a longboard or a funboard. Keep in mind, with the long period, the sets will have some gaps, so you'll have time to paddle out.

The rest of the week is a bit of a struggle. Tuesday afternoon, August 25th is a write-off with a strong cross-shore wind. Thursday morning, August 27th is choppy. Thursday afternoon cleans up a bit with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 3ft and the energy is moderate at 304. It's surfable, but nothing special.

The following days into the first week of September are marginal. There's a persistent SSW swell, but the winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, and the scores are low. You'll see a bit of energy on Saturday, August 29th with a 3ft to 3ft SSW swell from a 17-second period, giving a solid energy reading of 596, but it's let down by a light cross-onshore breeze. It's a "maybe" session.

The second week, from 1st September onwards, is a flat spell. The swell drops right off, with heights under 3ft and energy readings falling below 300. Winds are a mix of cross-offshore and onshore, but the waves just aren't there. There's a bit of a pulse showing on Friday, 4th September with a 3ft SSW swell and a 17-second period, giving energy of 476, but again, the wind is a light cross-on or onshore. It's a long way out, so don't lock anything in.

So, to wrap it up: the only real green light is Wednesday morning, August 26th at Heavens. Get on it before the wind picks up. The rest of the forecast is a waiting game. Keep an eye on the long-range, but for now, enjoy that warm water and the one good session.

Rusty.

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