Indicator Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf on offer for this stretch.

Honestly, it’s a pretty lean run ahead. We're looking at a reef and point set-up that's fairly exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is from the NW, but we just aren't seeing that magic alignment. The water’s sitting at 69°F, about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus if you're getting in.

Most of the 16-day window is filled with poor surf conditions. We've got a long, quiet spell from August 22nd right through to September 3rd. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 1ft, and while there's a bit of groundswell with periods up to 19 seconds, it's just not big enough to do anything interesting. The wind is constantly cross or cross-onshore, keeping the surface messy.

There is a very brief flicker of hope on Wednesday the 26th of August. The morning goes glassy, with a wee 2ft SSW groundswell (period 16 seconds). The combined swell energy measures 175, which is moderate, and for that one moment it's clean and glassy. But the waves are still tiny and the conditions are ordinary at best.

The only real standout to point you towards is the morning of Friday the 4th of September. Finally, the swell bumps up to a clean 3ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy hits 110 (moderate), and we get light, cross-offshore winds from the south. It's surfable, and it's clean. This is the best bet on offer, but it's far out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. The only line-up could have a few people in it, so expect some company.

For the first week and a half, don't bother. The setup looks way more interesting for a kite surfer than for a paddle surfer, with all that cross-shore wind and not much wave height. Stick to the morning of September 4th if you want the best chance at a slide.

Rusty.

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