Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about the waves. It’s a slow burn to start. The first week or so, from the 20th through the 27th of August, we’ve got ankle-to-knee-high leftovers. The winds are mostly side-offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s just not enough juice. Energy readings are weak, mostly in the low-to-mid 200s to 300s, and we’re struggling to see any real shape. A session on Saturday afternoon the 22nd might be the best of this bunch. The wind backs off to 20 km/h and goes straight offshore, but it’s still only about 2-3 ft. You’ll get a few fun ones, but you’ll be working for them.

The real quality starts on Friday, the 28th of August. That morning, the energy jumps to a strong 779, with a 3 ft SW swell at a very long 19-second period. Wind is light NNE at 10 km/h, and the surface is clean. This is a proper groundswell, and on the reef, that period is going to make it reel. It’s small in size, but the potential for a great wave is huge. This is the pick of the first week.

But the main event is Saturday, the 29th of August. That morning, the swell jumps to around 5 ft from the SW, with a solid 16-second period and the energy meter hitting a very strong 1318. The wind is light NE at 10 km/h, making it glassy. By the afternoon, it’s pushing 5 ft with even more energy, hitting 1360. This is the standout. It’s got size, it’s got power, and with that light offshore wind, it’s going to be absolutely pumping. This is expert territory at this size, but for anyone who knows their way around a reef, this is your window. Water temps are about normal for the season.

After that, it eases back down. Sunday the 30th still has a solid 5 ft in the morning, but the wind starts to blow a bit more. Then it fades through the first days of September, down to the 2-3 ft range. The good news is the offshore winds stick around, but the energy drops back into the 300s and 400s. There’s a little pulse around the 3rd and 4th of September, with energy back into the 600s on a 3-3 ft SW groundswell from the 16-17 second range. Those afternoons look clean with a moderate offshore breeze. It’s promising, but it’s a long ways out, so don’t book your flights yet.

The direction is right – this spot wants the south in the swell, and that's what we’re getting. Long-period groundswell is exactly what this reef loves. Just remember, it can get crowded out there, but when it’s good like that, you’ll be glad you made the paddle.

Rusty.

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