Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a slow start, but a really interesting run of surf builds through the middle of the period. The water is sitting at 85°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so the boardies are definitely the call.

The main action is all at a single spot, a reef break called Hemorrhoids. It’s an exposed reef that likes a south swell, and it’s fairly consistent, which is good because it takes a few days to get going.

We kick off on Monday the 10th with small, clean waves around 2ft to 3ft from the SW. The wind is a bit of a fresh cross-offshore breeze, which keeps things tidy, but the energy is weak (343) so it’s not really going to get your heart racing. Tuesday the 11th is still small through the morning, but then things start to get interesting. Tuesday afternoon sees a big jump in quality. The swell is still only 3ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 18 seconds, giving it a ton of punch for its size. The combined energy is moderate (707) and with a solid offshore wind, this is a clean, rippable little window. The 18-second period means it’s a pure groundswell, so it’ll wrap in nicely here.

Wednesday the 12th is a bit of a mixed bag, with cleaner conditions but not quite the same push. The real standout moment arrives on Friday the 14th of August. By the afternoon, the swell has built to 3ft from the SW with a 18-second period. The combined energy jumps up to a strong 1076, and with a moderate offshore breeze, it’s set to be excellent and glassy. This is for experienced surfers, because the long period and reef setup will create some proper, critical sections. That’s the pick of the whole outlook.

The good run continues into Saturday the 15th. The morning is a bit of a wait, but Saturday afternoon looks fantastic. The swell is 4ft, period a solid 16 seconds, and the combined energy is still strong at 1001. The wind drops to a light breeze and goes offshore, giving you clean, lined-up waves. Another top session for those who know what they’re doing.

The following week from Sunday the 16th onward sees the swell dip back down to the 3ft to 3ft range, but the quality holds up. The wind stays mostly offshore or cross-offshore, keeping things clean. Thursday the 20th is a nice little window with a glassy morning and a 2ft, 13-second swell from the SW, giving you 283 units of energy. The last few days of the outlook, from the 22nd to the 25th, are small but clean, with periods dropping to 10 seconds, which is a bit shorter and less punchy. It’s still surfable, but nothing like that Friday or Saturday in the middle of the month.

Overall, don’t bother paddling out until Tuesday the 11th afternoon. The real fire is on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th afternoons, with the 14th being the absolute stand-out. The rest is small but clean fun for a longboard.

Rusty.

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