Jacarandas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf’s up… or will be. Let’s break it down.

We’re looking at a stretch that’s mostly about small, clean windows rather than any big, firing swell. The water’s sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that extra bit of warmth.

The standout here is Jacarandas, a consistent point break that likes swell from the SW. Over the next 16 days, the surf doesn’t really kick off with much pump. There’s a bit of a slow start but it’s not a total write-off.

Monday 10th August afternoon is the first real sniff of a wave – but it’s small, only 2 ft from the SW, and the wind is cross-on. The combined energy is moderate (468). Honestly, it’s pretty average, not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.

Tuesday the 11th keeps it small (2 ft to 3 ft), and although the energy picks up a touch (up to 638), that cross-on wind messes with the shape. Not your day.

Wednesday the 12th morning shows a little improvement: 3 ft SW swell with onshore wind, but at least the wind is light. Energy is moderate (516). Still, it’s marginal at best. The 16-second period gives some grunt, but point breaks like Jacarandas handle longer-period SW swells well – it won’t just close out.

Thursday the 13th through to Monday the 17th is more of the same – small (2 ft to 4 ft), mostly cross-on or onshore winds, moderate energy (401 to 732). Nothing firing, and most sessions will be frustrating.

But here’s where it gets interesting: Saturday 15th August morning. That’s the one true standout in the whole period. Jacarandas is showing 4 ft of SW swell with a 16-second period and light onshore wind. The combined energy is strong (724). The wind is on – that’s going to give clean, workable faces. It’s not huge, but for a consistent point break with an optimum swell direction of SW, this lines up nicely. It’s the best on offer, no question. Just be aware – it’s noted that crowds are “often” here, so you’ll have company.

After that, we drop back into smaller stuff (2 ft to 3 ft) with lighter winds and a mix of cross-on and onshore conditions through to Saturday 22nd August. Energy drops off through the 150-400 range. Nothing to write home about.

Then on Sunday 23rd August afternoon, there’s a bit of a pulse: 2 ft but with an 18-second period and moderate energy (377). That long period means it’ll be fat and lined up at a point like this – but still really small. The cross-on wind won’t help.

Finally, Tuesday 25th August morning is worth a mention: only 2 ft from the SW, 16-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore and light. Combined energy is moderate (230). The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions” – clean as a whistle. But the swell is tiny. If you’ve got a log, it might be glassy fun.

Overall, the best session to target is Saturday 15th August morning at Jacarandas. That’s your pick. The rest is mostly small, choppy, or just okay. Nothing here for the big-wave crew – it’s all under 5 ft – but beginners and intermediates will find a few windows of fun.

Rusty.

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