Keramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, team, Rusty here, and I'm lookin' at the next couple of weeks for Keramas. Now, this is a tricky one. The swell is there, and it's coming from the right direction (SSW), but the wind is gonna be a constant pain in the arse. It's not a total washout, but you're gonna have to be patient and pick your sessions carefully.

The water is sittin' at a balmy 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're getting frustrated.

Right now, we're in a bit of a lull to start. The first few days are a write-off, with the wind messing up the surface. We're looking at a bit of a gap until things start to get interesting, but it's not a long wait.

The standout moment, the one that gets my blood pumping, is on Monday the 10th of August. The afternoon session is where it's at. The swell is set to pump at a solid 10 ft from the SSW, and the period is a very long 19 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a massive 6168, telling you there's some serious power in the water. The wind is light and from the SSE, which is directly offshore for Keramas. That's a magic combination. It's going to be pushing a bit over the 8 ft mark, so this is for the experts only. The long period means it'll be a bit more lined up and have those nice long lulls between sets, making the paddle out a bit easier for the crew who can handle it. The crowds might be there, but on a day like that, it'll be worth it.

For the rest of the week, it's a consistent run of 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swell, but the wind is stuck in the cross-on or onshore zone. The energy readings are solid, ranging from 2000 to 3218, showing there's plenty of push, but the surface is gonna be a bit scratchy. It's surfable, but it's not the pristine glass you dream of.

The second week gets a bit more mixed. There's another bump around Thursday the 13th of August with a 8 ft SSW swell and a light cross-on breeze, which is a slight improvement. The real standout, however, remains that Monday the 10th. The energy is lower by the 16th, dropping to the 1200-2000 range, and the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, making things choppy. The forecast for the end of the window, around the 19th, shows a return to 8 ft swell, but the wind is still a factor.

So, if you're an experienced surfer, circle Monday the 10th in the afternoon. That's your window. For the rest of the time, it's a case of making the most of the swell and dealing with the wind. It's not terrible, but it's not the cleanest Keramas we've seen.

- Rusty

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