Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate. Rusty here, looking at the local lineup for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. We’re looking at a few days with nothing worth paddling out for until we see a bit of pulse mid-week. The main event looks like it’s shaping up for the very end of August and the start of September, so keep your eyes on that.

The water is sitting at 71°F right now, which is about 7°F warmer than it should be for this time of year. That’s real unusual – feels more like a late summer bath than a late August session.

Heavens is the only break on the cards, and it’s a consistent beginner-friendly spot. It’s exposed to the SW, so it needs that direction to work. For the first few days, nothing doing. The first real chance comes Wednesday morning, 26 August. We’ve got a 4ft south swell rolling in with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 726, so there’s some push behind it. The wind is light from the SW, only 3 mph, keeping it clean. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast, but the quality is still just marginal. For the size, it’s fine for beginners, but don’t expect perfection.

After that, the swell drops but hangs around in the 2ft to 3ft range through the rest of the week and into the weekend. The wind shifts around, mostly cross or light cross-on, keeping things a bit bumpy. The standout moment for clean conditions is the afternoon of Friday, 28 August, with a 2ft SSW swell at 19 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 464 and the wind goes cross-off from the NW at 12 mph, leaving the surface smooth. This is a good window for a longboard or a fish, and since it’s a beach setup, those long-period waves might be a bit straight, but the clean face will make up for it. Crowds are possible at Heavens.

The next real runner comes in on Saturday morning, 5 September. There’s another 3ft SSW swell with a 16 second period, combined energy at 503 (moderate), and the wind is light cross-on from the WSW at 6 mph. It’s not perfect, but it’s the pick of that weekend. By Sunday the 6th, the energy drops off again, and the wind picks up, making things messy.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday morning, 26 August is your best bet for size and decent conditions, but don’t sleep on that clean Friday afternoon, 28 August. Everything after the first week of September is small and marginal.

Rusty.

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