Hobson County Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty again. Let’s break this down for you in feet and Fahrenheit.

This 16-day stretch at Hobson County Park is a tough one. It’s a long run of small, weak, and messy waves. Not a classic outlook by any means.

The first chance to get in the water is Saturday morning, August 29th. We’ve got a small 2ft groundswell from the SSW, with a long 17-second period. The combined wave energy is a moderate 315. The wind is onshore from the SW, so it’s a bit choppy. The water is 71°F, which is a massive 8°F warmer than normal – that’s very unusual, you’ll be in boardshorts or a spring suit. But the official word is “poor surf conditions,” and that’s the truth. This is an advanced reef, but with these tiny waves, it’s just not working.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are more of the same: tiny 2-2ft swell, mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy drops to 304 and then down to 137. Not worth the paddle.

Then we hit a real flat spell. From Tuesday, September 1st, through to Sunday, September 7th, we’ve got a week of almost nothing. The swell drops to 1.0-1ft, and the energy falls into the double digits (45 to 80 range). The wind is mostly onshore. You’d be better off doing something else.

Finally, late in the period, on Monday afternoon, September 7th, there’s a tiny glimmer. The swell is still only 2ft from the SSW, but for the first time we get a clean, cross-offshore wind from the SSE. The energy is a weak 165. The description says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the only window where the wind is helping. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others with the same idea.

The rest of the second week – from the 8th to the 13th of September – is a repeat of the first: small swell (1-3ft), onshore or cross-onshore winds, and poor surf ratings. The energy is low, never getting above 300. It’s a long, flat run.

So, the honest truth? There’s no true standout here. The only half-decent chance is that Monday afternoon (September 7th) with the clean wind, but the swell is tiny. It’s a lean spell, mate. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

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