Kiddies Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Rusty here, checking the charts for Kiddies Corner. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of moments worth paddling out for.

First up, the water’s at 64°F, which is pretty average for this time of year – nothing unusual.

We’re starting off on Thursday the 27th, but don’t get your hopes up. The morning’s got a 6ft S swell at 9 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore and the energy’s moderate. It’s a bit of a mess. The afternoon drops to 5ft and the wind goes cross-on, so it’s not great.

Friday the 28th morning is where it gets interesting. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a huge positive. The energy is moderate, and the 11-second period has some punch. This is a genuine standout. For a beginner-friendly spot like Kiddies Corner, this is ideal. The swell direction is a little south of the optimum SE, but with glassy conditions, it’s going to be clean and fun. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Saturday the 29th morning is still worthwhile. The swell backs off to 4ft from the SSE, but the wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate. It’s a solid session.

Sunday the 30th morning is a little glassy wave with a 3ft S swell, but it’s pretty weak. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Monday the 31st onward, the swell drops off. The 31st morning has a 4ft S swell, but it’s short period (8 seconds) and weak. The rest of the week into the first week of September is a total write-off with wave heights barely cracking 2ft to 2ft, all with weak energy. The wind is clean, but there’s simply no swell. The blank run stretches from the 31st of August all the way to the 8th of September.

Then, on the 8th of September, we get a little pulse. Tuesday morning shows a 2ft S swell with a very long 12-second period and moderate offshore wind. The energy is back up. It’s a small groundswell, but the offshore wind will make it peel nicely. It’s the best we’ve seen in over a week.

But the real fireworks are on the 10th and 11th of September. Thursday morning the 10th sees a monster 12ft SSE swell with a 14-second period and light cross-off wind. The energy is through the roof. This is a massive, powerful groundswell. However, at Kiddies Corner, the swell is too big for this break. It’s a beginner spot, and anything over 5ft is pushing it, let alone 12ft. This is strictly for experts. The wind is clean, but the size is the story.

Friday the 11th morning is still big (10ft, SSE, 12 seconds) with light cross-off wind, but again, it’s too big for this spot.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best on offer is Friday morning the 28th of August. That glassy morning with a 6ft SSE swell will be a dream. The second standout, if you’re desperate for a wave on the smaller side, is Tuesday morning the 8th of September with that offshore wind and long-period pulse. The massive swell on the 10th and 11th is a warning, not a recommendation.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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