Ketewel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The only break lighting up the forecast is Ketewel, a sheltered reef setup that needs a south swell to really get going. Thing is, there’s a fair bit of swell on the way, but the wind is gonna be a proper pain for most of the run. We’re looking at a solid gap of nothing until the very end of the month and into August.

The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 1st, and even then it’s marginal. The morning has a 4ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the wave energy is getting up there (1411). The afternoon is a touch better with a 4ft swell from the same direction but a very long 18-second period and energy climbing to 1598. The problem? It’s still cross-on from the ESE, and while it’s only a gentle breeze, it’s going to keep things fairly choppy. It’s not great, but it’s the first sign of life.

Sunday, August 2nd is where it starts to look a bit more promising. The morning brings 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 2514. The afternoon is even better with 5ft SSW swell, a very long 20-second period, and energy hitting 2972. That’s some serious grunt for a reef. The nagging cross-on ESE wind is still there at 9 mph, but it’s gentle. The long period means the waves will have good shape and power, packing a punch on the reef. This is a standout for advanced surfers only – the swell is over 5ft, and with that power, it’ll be a handful.

Monday, August 3rd holds onto the size with 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy around 2649. But the wind picks back up to a moderate 12 mph cross-on, making it choppy and messy. It’s a lot of water moving, but the quality takes a hit.

The very end of the run, Sunday, August 9th, shows another pulse of 7ft SSW swell with a 15-second period and energy at 2084. The wind is a gentle cross-on, so it’s not a total write-off, but it’s still on the marginal side of things.

The water temp is running about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Look, if you’re an experienced surfer who knows Ketewel and can handle a bit of chop, that Sunday the 2nd is your best bet. The swell is solid, the period is super long, and the energy is undeniable. The wind is the only thing letting it down. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game. The conditions aren’t doing us any favours right now, but forecasts can always change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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