Johanna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid run of south-west groundswell lining up for Johanna over the next couple of weeks. This is a proper exposed spot, so when it’s on, it’s on, but we’ve got some big, gnarly days mixed in there too. The water’s sitting around 57° with a pretty average anomaly, so it’s about what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird.

We’re kicking off Monday the 31st of August with a solid 10-foot south-west swell, period pushing 14 seconds. The energy is pumping, reading 5285 (moderate to strong), but the wind is a light cross-shore from the WNW at 6 mph. It’s a bit marginal with questionable tide conditions, but it’s surfable and clean enough for a determined intermediate. Monday afternoon cleans right up with a glassy 3 mph SSW offshore wind, same 10-foot swell, and the period stretches to 15 seconds – that’s groundswell territory with nice long lines. The energy jumps to 5876. This is a good, solid option for the experienced surfer.

Tuesday morning the 1st of September sees the swell holding at 10 feet from the SW, 15-second period, but the wind goes fresh from the NNW at 19 mph, cross-offshore. It’s clean, and the energy is still strong at 3650, but that wind is stiff. It’s a step down in quality. Tuesday afternoon drops to 7.2 feet, and the wind swings WNW at 19 mph cross-shore – lumpy, messy, and the energy drops to 1999. Not worth paddling out for.

Wednesday the 2nd of September brings a bigger pulse: 11.5 feet from the WSW, period 16 seconds, energy roaring at 5958. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the WNW at 12 mph, so it’s a bit of a battle with cross-chop. Afternoon stays similar at 11.5 feet, 15 seconds, and 6103 energy – still cross-shore. It’s big, it’s powerful, but it’s not pristine. For strong intermediates who can handle the size, it’s a go.

Thursday the 3rd of September is a washout. 21.3 feet of WSW swell, 13-second period, with a strong cross-onshore from the W at 25 mph. Energy at 13614 – that’s huge and dangerous. The afternoon is still 21.3 feet with 14 seconds, wind 22 mph cross-onshore, energy 16671. Unless you’re a tow-in expert, stay out. This is more of a kite situation than a paddle situation.

Friday the 4th of September is a standout. The swell drops to a still-sizeable 16.4 feet from the WSW, 15-second period, but the wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. Clean, lined up, energy at 11915. This is powerful, big-wave territory for experts only. The afternoon drops to 14.8 feet, same direction and period, wind still cross-off at 16 mph, energy 9375. If you’ve got the skill and the board, this is the best session of the first week.

Saturday the 5th of September is another big, messy day. 19.7 feet WSW, 14 seconds, with a strong cross-shore from the W at 25 mph in the morning – energy 14905, pure chaos. The afternoon hits 23 feet, 16 seconds, cross-onshore 22 mph, energy 23833. That’s a monster. Not for paddling.

Sunday the 6th of September brings it back into the zone. Morning: 16.4 feet WSW, 16 seconds, cross-offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, clean, energy 12779. The afternoon is even better: 13.1 feet, 15 seconds, cross-offshore light breeze at 6 mph, energy 6767, and it’s marked as exceptional for experts. That’s a real gem.

Monday the 7th of September the swell drops to 8.2 feet, 13 seconds, but the wind is onshore or cross, and it’s choppy. Energy’s down to 2199. Not great.

Tuesday the 8th of September is back to big, heavy stuff: 16.4 to 19.7 feet SW, 17-second period,

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