In Betweens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we're looking at In-Betweens, a reef break that's a decent option for beginners. It's fairly consistent and exposed to swell, but the wind is a bit of a character for most of the run. The water's sitting at 81°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about.

Right off the bat, we're in a bit of a rough patch. Friday morning the 14th starts with a 7 ft swell from the ENE, but the wind is a solid 22 mph cross-off, so it's not clean. That theme carries through the weekend. Saturday the 15th sees the swell jump up to 10 ft and even 12 ft, but with near gale-force winds, it's a write-off – only for the brave, and even then, the quality's poor. Sunday the 16th is a write-off too, with moderate rain and a risk of thunderstorms. The surf is messy and lumpy. Honestly, the first few days are a bust.

Things start to look a little less angry from Monday the 17th, but the swell drops right off. We're looking at 6 ft and then 3 ft, with the wind still a bit punchy. The energy is weak to moderate (648 and 542). There's a long period swell from the S on Monday afternoon (14 seconds), which could be interesting for a point or reef, but for a beach break like In-Betweens, it might just close out. The conditions are still marginal.

The whole middle of the week is pretty flat. From Tuesday the 18th right through to Saturday the 23rd, we're seeing swell heights under 3 ft, with periods all over the shop. The swell energy is on the low side (300 to 480). There's a little spike of long-period swell from the SSW on Thursday the 20th (18 seconds), but it's only 2 ft, so it's a real slow-motion affair. The wind is light to moderate, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. This is a real lull.

Then we get a bit of a pulse. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th see the swell pick up to 5 ft and 6 ft from the ENE, but it's short period (7-8 seconds) and the wind is a fresh 19-22 mph cross-off. The energy is moderate (549 to 681), but the wind is making it a messy, bumpy affair. Not ideal.

Now, the real standout is the very end of the outlook. Friday the 28th of August is the best of the lot. We've got a 5 ft swell from the E, with a long period of 16-17 seconds. The wind is a gentle 9 mph, cross-off, and the forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". The swell energy is strong (1398). This is a groundswell, and on a reef like In-Betweens, it should produce some nice, well-shaped lines. Just be aware that long-period swells can be a bit tricky on the paddle out, but the sets will be worth it. This one's a proper call.

Saturday the 29th is still okay, with a 4 ft swell from the E, period 14 seconds, and light winds. The energy is moderate (996). It's a solid follow-up session, but not as good as Friday.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are a real struggle with wind and small surf. The highlight is definitely Friday the 28th of August. That's the one to circle. Get on it.

Rusty

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