Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. This forecast is a long, slow burn, but there’s a real gem waiting for us if we’re patient.

The next week to ten days are going to be pretty average. We’ve got small, clean swell but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. The water temperature is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°F, which is nice for the long waits between sets.

The only game in town for the whole forecast period is Hemorrhoids, a reef break. The first week is all about small, rideable waves. Tuesday afternoon kicks things off with a 3ft SW swell (14 seconds) and a clean offshore wind, but it’s marginal. Wednesday morning is a write-off, but Wednesday afternoon shows promise with a 3ft, very long-period 15-second SW groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (317), and with a moderate offshore breeze, it’ll be clean.

Thursday through Sunday next week is more of the same. Small SW/SSW swells, mostly in the 2ft to 3ft range, with moderate offshore or cross-off winds. The surf is clean but small. The combined energy stays in the moderate range, bouncing between 227 and 366. Crowds are often a factor here, so expect company for these small, clean waves.

Now, the standout. The real excitement starts on the morning of Saturday, August 29th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a solid 4ft SW swell (17 seconds), a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1037. The wind is a dead offshore 3 mph from the east—almost glassy. The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper reef break, and that long period will wrap in beautifully. It won’t be for beginners, as 4ft with that power packs a punch, but for the experienced crew, this is the session of the forecast.

The afternoon of the 29th gets a bit bigger at 5ft SW, but the wind swings onshore from the west, so the morning is the clear winner. Sunday the 30th still has good energy with 5ft SW swell (15 seconds) and a clean cross-off in the morning, followed by a good offshore in the afternoon.

The first few days of September keep the fun going with waist-high, clean SW swell, but the energy drops back to moderate. The very long period waves (15-19 seconds) we saw earlier are made for this reef, so don’t sleep on the early windows.

So, to sum it up: the next week is small but clean. The definite standout is the morning of Saturday, August 29th. That’s the one you wait for. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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