Honkeys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way for Honkeys. It’s a bit of a slow burn start, but there’s some proper grunt building for the middle of the run.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are a write-off – Thursday 13th through Saturday 16th are all poor with a messy cross-onshore breeze and choppy conditions, so you can leave the board in the car. The water temp is a warm 85°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

But hang on, because Monday 17th morning things start to stir. We get a light onshore breeze and a tiny 3ft swell, but the real story is the combined wave energy jumping up to 815 – that’s moderate energy building. It’s still a bit marginal, but that afternoon the swell picks up to 4ft from the SSW with a very long 21-second period – proper groundswell. The energy rockets to 1754, and with a gentle cross-onshore, it’s likely walled up but surfable for those who know how to read a long-period wave on a reef. The wind stays light through Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th, with the swell peaking Tuesday afternoon at a solid 7ft from the SSW and an enormous combined energy reading of 2519. That’s strong wave energy, and with only a light cross-onshore, Honkeys is going to have some real heft. The period is a very long 18 seconds, so while the power is there, those long gaps between sets will give you time to paddle out. This is the standout window – Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th (August) are the best on offer, with solid 6ft to 7ft groundswell and decent clarity. The wind is light, keeping it relatively clean for a reef break, but look out for the odd walled-up set.

After that, the energy drops away and we’re back to marginal to poor conditions for the rest of the month. A few flickers of 5ft swell around Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th, but the wind stays cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s a paddling-bailing watch, not a full-on session. The last few days of August look flat and messy.

The standout call here is Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th (August) at Honkeys. Solid 7ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period, light breeze, and strong wave energy. If you’re not an expert, the 7ft might be a bit punchy, but for those with experience, it’s gonna be proper. It’s a reef, so expect some clean, powerful lines, but the long period might close it out a bit – pick your peak wisely. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early.

Rusty.

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