In Betweens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let's be real. The next day or two? Close the board bag. We've got a thumping SW swell hitting on Monday, but it's getting ruined by a strong cross-onshore ESE breeze. It's going to be a washing machine out there. Not worth the frustration. Tuesday cleans up a little in size, but the wind is still on it, making it lumpy and messy. You’ll be fighting it the whole time.

The first real taste of something decent comes Wednesday afternoon. The wind swings offshore, and the ocean finally starts to smooth out. It's not big, but it'll be clean. You'll have to work for the waves, but at least you won't be getting skunked by the wind. A little window of quality before the swell packs up.

After that, get ready for a flat spell. From Thursday through the weekend, the swell just dies. The offshore winds will keep the ocean glassy and pretty, but there's no power in it. A real longboard or funboard kinda stretch. You'll be doing more sitting and floating than riding. This lull sticks around for a few days, but there's a hint of a long-period SW groundswell peeking in for the middle of next week, around the 15th and 16th.

That period is our main chance. Wednesday afternoon the 16th looks like a gem: light offshore wind, a clean face, and a fun, rideable wave. Thursday the 17th has good conditions both morning and afternoon. The swell's not big, but the period is long, up to 18 seconds, so it'll have some push. That kind of energy holds up better on reefs and points than on a beach break, so keep that in mind. Friday the 18th picks up a bit in size, maybe chest to head high, but the wind gets more cross-shore, making it a little more challenging.

The standout window is from Sunday the 20th through to Tuesday the 22nd. The winds are offshore and the water is clean, with waist-high sets that are just fun. But Tuesday morning is the absolute winner – it's dead glassy. No wind, clean lines, small but perfect. If you've only got one window to paddle out in the next two weeks, make it that one.

The water's warm, right at the usual 27 degrees, so it'll be a t-shirt and boardshorts job, maybe a rashie for the morning sessions. And be careful of those stormy afternoons early on; there are a few thunderstorms lurking about.

So that's the picture. A rough start, a flat middle, but a clean and glassy finish to the fortnight. The quality will be in the conditions, not the size. Go enjoy the calm ones.

Rusty.

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