Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, this isn’t a week for the highlight reel. We’ve got a small, long-period SSW groundswell pushing through, but the conditions are a real mixed bag. The water’s sitting at 62° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a nice surprise. The real story, though, is that there’s very little that’s worth paddling out for, with a lot of ordinary days in the mix.

Monday the 17th is our first real chance, but it’s a tough sell. The waves are only around 3 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (377), so there’s some life in the water, but it’s a point break that’s sheltered and picks up WNW swell best, so the direction is a bit off. The big positive is glassy conditions first thing, which will make it look a whole lot cleaner than it is. This break is for advanced surfers only and it’s often crowded, so expect company. It’s a "sometimes" break, so don't bank on it firing.

Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th are pretty forgettable. The swell drops off or stays small, and the wind is light but onshore. The energy is moderate (around 477 to 514), but the quality just isn't there. Thursday the 20th morning shows a jump to 4 ft, but it’s a short-period 7-second NW windswell, which is messy. The afternoon, however, turns glassy with a 2 ft SSW swell – that’s your best bet of the week for a clean, if small, session.

Friday the 21st is a write-off with tiny waves, and Saturday the 22nd offers a glimmer with 3 ft from the WNW in the afternoon, but the period is short at 8 seconds. Sunday the 23rd is another poor day.

Then we hit a real lull. From Monday the 24th of August right through to the end of the month, it’s a long stretch of nothing to get excited about. The swell drops right off, mostly under 2 ft, and the wind is onshore. It’s a proper dry spell.

The first sign of life comes right at the tail end. Saturday the 29th of August has a morning pulse of 3 ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 857. That’s a real groundswell. But the wind is light onshore, and it’s still marginal. The long period will make it clean, but at a sheltered point break, it might not stand up well. A promising but uncertain prospect. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are similar but weaker, and by Tuesday the 1st of September the wind picks up and spoils it.

Honestly, the standout here is Thursday the 20th afternoon. It’s not big, just 2 ft from the SSW, but the glassy conditions will make it the cleanest wave of the whole outlook. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. The long-range pulse on the 29th is worth watching, but it’s a long way out and the direction isn’t perfect for this spot.

- Rusty

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