Honkeys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, let’s talk about Honkeys. This spot is a reef break, pretty consistent, and it’s exposed to the south swell. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re patient.

We start off with a bit of a flat note. From Saturday 8 August right through to the end of the second week, the vibe is mostly poor. The wind is a constant problem, swinging from SW to WNW, and it’s nearly always onshore or cross-onshore. The swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft from the SSE, but the period is short, between 10 and 11 seconds, so it’s not holding much shape. The combined energy is moderate, ranging from 449 to 843 (moderate). It’s just not clean. Early on, the water temp is a warm 84°, which is about average for the time of year, but that doesn’t help when the surf is a mess.

A few days in the middle of the second week, we get a bit of a pulse. Monday 17 August afternoon brings a 4ft swell from the S with a very long period of 21 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1491 (strong). Then Tuesday 18 August looks even more promising: 6ft to 7ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, pushing the energy up to 2526 (very strong). That’s groundswell, and it’s long-period, so at Honkeys (a reef) it could be a treat, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Wednesday 19 August stays similar with 5ft from the S at 17 seconds, energy at 2074 (very strong). This stretch is the best on offer, but it’s still marginal. The swell is big enough for experienced surfers, but beginners might find it too much.

The stand-out day is clearly Tuesday 18 August. The swell is up to 7ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, and the energy is 2526 (very strong). For a reef, that’s a proper groundswell. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s not a total write-off. If you’re an expert, that’s worth a look. The crowd profile at Honkeys is “sometimes” busy, so you might have some company.

After Thursday 20 August, it drops back down. The swell fades to 3ft and smaller, the period gets shorter, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. The last few days of the window are poor again.

So, overall, the first week is a write-off. The best bet is Tuesday 18 August, with a solid SSW groundswell hitting the reef, but don’t expect perfect conditions. It’s a case of taking what’s on offer.

Rusty.

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