Kiddies Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The first few days are a write-off for anything decent. The swell is small, the wind is all over the shop, and it’s just not worth paddling out. We’re looking at a gap of about five days before we see anything worth getting wet for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Wednesday, 19th August. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph out of the south, and while the swell is only a modest 2 ft from the ESE with a period of 10 seconds, it’s clean. The energy is weak (208), so it’s not going to be a standout, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Kiddies Corner, it’s a good chance to get a few grovelly ones without the wind messing it up. The water is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year.

Now, the real standout is a long way off, but it looks like a cracker. On the morning of Tuesday, 25th August, we’ve got a solid 8 ft south swell hitting, with a period of 10 seconds and glassy conditions from the NNE. The energy is pumping at 1463, so this is a strong pulse. However, this is proper heavy stuff. 8 ft is expert territory, and at a beach break, a long-period swell (10 secs) can still pack a punch. This is the best of the bunch, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. Keep your eyes on the forecast for this one, as it’s a week and a half out, so there’s some uncertainty.

The following morning, Wednesday, 26th August, is still worth a mention. The swell drops a touch to 8 ft from the south, with a long 11-second period, and a light cross-shore breeze from the north. The energy is still very strong (1230). Again, this is for experienced surfers only. The conditions are a bit messy compared to the day before, but the power is there.

After that, the surf backs off again. The last few days of the month show some cleaner conditions on the 27th and 28th with offshore and cross-offshore winds, and a more manageable 4 ft to 5 ft swell from the SSE and SE. The energy is moderate (285 to 475), and the wave quality is better, but it’s not the same power as the mid-week pulse. It’s a solid end to the outlook if you missed the big stuff.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a dead loss. The morning of Wednesday, 19th, offers a tiny, clean window for beginners. The absolute standout is the morning of Tuesday, 25th August, with a big, powerful south swell and glassy conditions – but that’s for the experts only. The following days have some cleaner but smaller options.

Rusty.

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