Kitty Miller Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We've got a decent run of surf shaping up at Kitty Miller Bay, a beach and point setup that's fairly exposed to the south-west. Water temp is sitting at 57°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first solid window kicks off Wednesday the 15th. We're looking at a solid 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period, pumping a combined wave energy of 1594 – that's strong energy. Wind is offshore from the WNW at 15 mph, which is a major positive, meaning the waves will be clean and well-shaped. This is serious swell, though; over 5ft, so it's a bit much for beginners, and at 7ft, it's tipping into the territory where only experienced surfers should be out there. The long period (14 seconds) means longer waits between sets, making it easier to paddle out, but be aware that long-period SW swell can run a bit straight on a beach break – it's a point break here too, so that should help. Wednesday afternoon holds with a similar 7ft SW swell and offshore wind from the west at 12 mph.

Thursday the 16th keeps the energy going. Morning sees a 6ft SW swell, period up to 15 seconds, with a cross-offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph. Combined energy is still strong at 1460. The afternoon is even better with the wind dropping to 6 mph from the SW, making for a light breeze and clean conditions. The swell drops slightly later in the day, but it's still solid.

Friday the 17th is a standout. Morning swell is 5ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 16 seconds – that's very long-period groundswell, bringing heaps of energy and shape. Winds are cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. The afternoon is the highlight: offshore wind from the NW at 6 mph, and the same 5ft, 16-second swell. Combined energy is 1314. This is going to be clean, well-shaped, and powerful. It's still over 5ft, so keep it for the experienced crew.

Saturday the 18th starts with a 5ft SW swell, 14-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The afternoon is a true gem: glassy conditions with zero wind, a 4ft SW swell, and a period of 14 seconds. Combined energy is 586. This is the best window for the intermediate surfer – clean, glassy, and manageable. The swell is under 5ft, so it's friendly for most.

Sunday the 19th sees a drop to 3ft, with a 13-second period. The energy is weak at 285. It's still surfable, but nothing to get excited about. Monday and Tuesday the 20th and 21st are a write-off, with poor conditions and small, messy swell. This gap lasts a couple of days.

Then we get a big pulse on Thursday the 23rd. The afternoon brings a 8ft WSW swell with a 15-second period, and combined energy is a massive 5477 – that's very strong energy. The wind is cross-offshore from the WSW at 22 mph, so it's a fresh breeze and the surf will be powerful, but it's marginal for quality. This is strictly for experts only, as it's well over 8ft.

Friday the 24th morning is good: 7ft SW swell, 15-second period, cross-offshore wind from the SW at 9 mph, with energy at 1761. The afternoon bumps up to 8ft again, but it's a bit more wind-affected.

Saturday the 25th holds a solid 8ft SW swell, 16-second period, with offshore wind from the WNW at 15 mph in the morning. Energy is 2796. This is a very strong, clean swell, but again, only for the experienced.

Sunday the 26th sees the swell ease back to 5ft, with a 14-second period and light winds in the morning. That's a good, clean option for intermediates.

The rest of the run into the 30th is smaller, with waves around 3ft to 4ft, and mostly clean conditions. It's not a standout, but there will be fun waves for the patient.

Overall, the standout is Friday the 17th, especially the afternoon session: clean, offshore wind, very long-period groundswell, solid size. The glassy Saturday afternoon is a close second for the intermediates. Crowds at Kitty Miller Bay are sometimes a factor, so keep that in mind.

Rusty.

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