Impossibles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell lining up at Impossibles, and it’s looking like a real treat for those who know what they’re doing. This is a reef break that’s very consistent, and it’s fairly exposed to the swell, so it’ll be working hard for the next couple of weeks. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

The first few days (Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th) are building towards something better. We’re looking at 5ft to 6ft of SW/SSW swell, with a long period of 14 to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, plenty of energy (combined energy around 1314 to 1520). The wind is offshore from the ESE most of the time, which means clean faces, though the breeze is a bit fresh at 15 to 19 mph on Monday. It’s clean but a little bumpy on the bigger gusts. The surf is okay, but it’s not the standout for this run.

Thursday the 17th morning is where things start to get interesting. We’ve got 6ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds, moderate offshore breeze from the ESE at 12 mph, and the combined energy jumps to 1554. The report calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree – the wind is clean and the swell has some punch.

Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th keeps the consistency. The swell drops a touch to 4ft to 5ft but the period stays good at 13 to 14 seconds. Winds are lighter at 9 mph, still offshore from the SE/ESE, so the surf will be clean and manageable. The combined energy sits around 890 to 1018 – still moderate, but the quality is there.

Now, my pick of the whole run is Sunday the 20th. We’ve got an excellent setup: a 6ft to 7ft SW swell, rolling in at 16 seconds – that’s a long-period groundswell with serious push. The combined energy is at 2080, which is strong. The wind is gentle offshore from the SE at 9 mph, so the waves will be glassy and lined up. This is a proper session for an advanced surfer. The break can draw a crowd sometimes, but with that size and quality, it’s worth it.

The following week, from Monday the 21st to Sunday the 27th, the swell holds steady at 5ft to 7ft, still from the SSW/SW with periods of 13 to 16 seconds. The wind continues to play ball – mostly gentle offshore breezes in the mornings, with a few afternoons turning cross-off. The combined energy ranges from 1129 up to 2446, so there’s plenty of power. Mornings are your best bet for the cleanest conditions. Not a dud day in there.

The very last session, on Monday the 28th morning, is a monster. We’re looking at 8ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period – that’s an incredibly long, powerful groundswell. The combined energy is 4835, which is very strong. The wind is gentle offshore from the ESE, so it will be clean. This is for experts only; at over 8ft, it’s too big for almost everyone. If you’ve got the chops and the right board, that’s the one to circle on your calendar.

Rusty

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