In Betweens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here with a look at what’s on the cards for In Betweens.

Alright, let's be straight up. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag for In Betweens, this exposed reef break that works best on a SSE swell. The first week is pretty much a write-off due to howling winds, then we get a glimpse of something cleaner, but much smaller. The main standout window looks like it might be the very start of the second week, but it's far out, so don't book the road trip just yet.

We kick off Thursday the 13th of August with a clean, cross-off breeze, but the swell is a weak 3 ft from the south at 16 seconds. The energy is moderate at best (847). That long period means there’s some proper groundswell in the water, so there’ll be long lulls, but when a set comes through at a reef like this, it could offer up a decent, clean shape for the beginners this spot is known for. However, it’s marginal at best. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Friday the 14th sees the swell bump up to 7 ft, but the direction swings east-northeast, which is pretty much the wrong way for this break. The period drops to a short, weak 8 seconds too, and with a fresh to strong cross-off breeze, it’s messy. Saturday the 15th is a write-off – an 12 ft swell from the east is just raw power (strong energy, 1981-2281) and the wind is a near gale. That’s expert-only territory and honestly, looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle day.

Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 19th is a real low point. The swell drops off, the wind stays strong, and the wave period is short and choppy. There's a gap of several poor days here where you wouldn't even bother paddling out.

Then, finally, a shift. From Wednesday the 20th of August through the end of the window, we see the wind dropping to a moderate breeze and the swell flipping back to the southwest. The size is tiny, 1 ft to 2 ft on the 20th and 21st, but that’s paired with a very long period of 17-18 seconds. For a reef setup, that’s actually perfect – the long period straightens out into nice, lined-up waves, even if they’re small. The energy is weak (227-425) but clean.

The real highlight, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the tail end. On Friday the 28th of August, things look promising. The swell is forecast to be back up to 7 ft from the east-northeast. It’s a short period windswell at 7 seconds, so the energy is moderate (634), but it’s the first time in ages the size is up and the wind is just a fresh cross-off. For the more experienced crew, that could be a fun, clean session if the tide lines up. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's the best bet on the board.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

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