Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for the Hemorrhoids (reef) over the next couple of weeks. The swell energy is moderate at best, and the wind is gonna be a factor more often than not. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there.

The first real chance to get wet comes Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the SW with a 13-second period, kickin’ up a combined energy of 252 (moderate). The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 16 mph, which is alright, but the report says “poor surf conditions” so don’t expect fireworks. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a true offshore breeze from the ENE at 16 mph, and the swell ticks over to a 3 ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, energy bumps to 287 (moderate). The waves are small but clean, a decent little session.

Sunday, August 2nd, the morning is a bit smaller at 2 ft from the SW, 12-second period, energy at 199 (moderate), and the cross-off wind from the ENE at 12 mph keeps it clean but not great. The arvo is the pick of the weekend: a 2 ft swell from the SSW with a very long 15-second period, energy at 264 (moderate), and a light offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. That’s glassy and clean. The long period means it’ll be a bit more powerful and have longer lulls between sets, which is fine for a reef break like this.

Monday, August 3rd, the morning is the standout of the whole forecast. Swell tops out at 3 ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 374 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-off from the NE at only 3 mph, just a slight air. That’s about as clean as it gets. The afternoon turns to junk with a cross-on from the SW, so pencil in the morning for sure.

The rest of the first week is pretty average. Tuesday, August 4th, has a tiny 2 ft swell and a 2 ft swell with a short 8-second period in the afternoon, glassy but ordinary. Wednesday and Thursday are similar with small, short-period dribble. The energy stays in the low to moderate 100s and 200s.

Now, into the second week, things get a bit more interesting but also windier. Friday, August 7th, sees a 2 ft swell from the SW with a very long 18-second period, energy at 493 (moderate). The offshore wind from the ENE is strong at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean but a bit of a battle to get out. Saturday, August 8th, the swell is a tad bigger at 3 ft from the SW, 16-second period, and energy hits 539 (moderate). The wind is fresh offshore at 19-22 mph though, making it marginal. The long period groundswell on a reef break like this could produce some nice lines, but the wind is howling.

Sunday, August 9th, the afternoon has a 3 ft swell from the SW, 14-second period, energy at 340 (moderate), and a solid offshore from the E at 16 mph. Good swell, clean conditions. Monday, August 10th, morning is similar with a 2 ft swell and 13-second period, offshore wind, clean.

The real eye-catcher is the end of the run. Saturday, August 15th, the swell reaches 3 ft from the SW, 16-second period, and the combined energy rockets up to 628 (strong). The wind is a fresh offshore at 19 mph, keeping it clean but tough. Sunday, August 16th, the morning has a 3 ft swell from the SW, 15-second period, energy at 438 (moderate), but the cross-off wind is strong at 19 mph.

Overall, the best bet is Monday morning, August 3rd, for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions. The swell is small but the wind is perfect. For something a bit more powerful, keep an eye on the afternoon of Friday, August 7th, and the morning of Saturday, August 15th, but know that the wind will be pumping. That late August 15th swell is promising, but it’s a way off and the wind might spoil it.

There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of the first week, but the breaks are fairly consistent so it won’t stay flat for long. The reef setup here means it won’t be a mushy mess, even with the smaller swells.

Rusty.

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