Impossibles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the only real option on the table is Impossibles, a reef break that’s very consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. It’s an advanced spot, so you’ll need to be on your game. The water temperature is 79.7°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The surf kicks off Sunday afternoon, August 30, with a 3.9ft SSW swell. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, keeping things clean, but the energy is moderate (924). It’s not huge, but it’s a solid start. Monday morning, August 31, sees a bump to 4.3ft SSW, with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1367. That’s proper groundswell, and with the ESE wind still offshore, it’ll be clean and powerful. Monday afternoon gets even better: 5.6ft SSW, 18-second period, and energy up to 1892. The wind stays offshore, so you’re looking at some excellent, punchy waves for the experienced crew.

Tuesday, September 1, the swell holds at 6.6ft SSW-SW, but the period drops slightly to 17-18 seconds. The wind is still offshore, but the energy is pumping – 2523 on Tuesday morning. This is getting into the “big” territory, over 6.6ft, so it’s for experts only. Tuesday afternoon is similar. Wednesday, September 2, the swell is 6.2ft to 5.9ft SW, with a 16-second period, energy still strong (1970-1750), and offshore winds. Excellent, consistent waves.

Thursday, September 3, things ease a touch to 5.2ft-4.6ft SW, period 15-16 seconds, energy dropping to 1180-903. It’s still very good, just a bit smaller. Friday, September 4, gets smaller again – 4.3ft-4.6ft SW, period 14 seconds, and the wind goes cross-offshore in the afternoon. It’s still clean, but the energy is dropping (662-735). Then Saturday, September 5, a new swell fills in: 5.6ft-6.2ft SSW, period 14-16 seconds, energy climbing back up to 1492-1803. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean but not glassy. Sunday, September 6, the swell stays solid at 5.9ft-6.2ft SSW, with energy up to 2327-2304, but we’ve got rain showers in the morning and cross-offshore winds. Still clean, but the quality is a bit marginal.

Now, Monday, September 7, the wind swings back to offshore from the SE at 16 mph in the morning, and we’ve got 6.2ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, energy 1560. That’s a solid, clean day. Tuesday, September 8, is where it gets really interesting. The morning has 6.2ft SSW swell with a booming 19-second period, energy 3944, and offshore winds. That’s very long-period groundswell, and it’s going to be powerful and clean. Tuesday afternoon is even bigger: 7.2ft SSW, 18-second period, energy 4312, still offshore. This is a standout – the best of the whole run. The reef will handle that long period beautifully.

Wednesday, September 9, the swell peaks at 7.9ft-8.2ft SSW, 16-second period, energy 4771-5595. The wind is cross-offshore and lighter (9 mph), so it’s clean, but this is big – over 8.2ft, experts only. Thursday, September 10, stays solid at 8.2ft-7.9ft, with energy 3421-2957, still cross-offshore. Friday, September 11, the swell is 7.9ft-7.5ft SSW, energy 3133-2872, with offshore winds in the morning – another strong day. Saturday, September 12, the swell drops a bit to 6.9ft-6.2ft SW, period 15-16 seconds, energy 2174-1749, with offshore winds in the morning. It’s still very good.

Sunday, September 13, the swell eases to 4.9ft SW, period 14-15 seconds, energy 1421-1607, with offshore winds in the morning. Monday, September 14, the final day, sees a 6.2ft-5.9ft SSW swell, 16-second period, energy 1815-1691, with light cross-offshore winds. A clean, solid end to the run.

The absolute standout here is Tuesday, September 8, both morning and afternoon – that 19-second, 7.2ft SSW groundswell with offshore wind is a perfect storm for this reef. It’s going to be big, powerful, and clean. The crowds at Impossibles are “sometimes” an issue, so it could get busy on that day. The second best is probably Monday, September 7, with the 6.2ft and offshore winds, or the big Wednesday, September

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