Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s been cookin’ at Knights.

The forecast starts Friday, July 31st. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through, with a few absolute gems in the mix. Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 57.6°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothin’ weird there.

Friday morning kicks off with a clean 5ft SSW swell, period a decent 12 seconds, and a light NNE offshore breeze. It’s a good start, and the afternoon holds up with 4.6ft, still clean with a cross-off breeze. The wave energy is moderate (732) then picking up a bit (936).

Now, the real standout is Saturday, August 1st. This is where it gets serious. The morning is glassy, 5.9ft of SSW groundswell, that offshore wind from the NNE, and the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds. The energy is strong (1905). The afternoon gets even better – 6.9ft, same long-period swell, crystal clear skies, and a light NW cross-off. This is excellent, clean, powerful surf for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer.

Sunday, August 2nd, the wind picks up to a moderate 25 km/h from the NNW, making it a cross-off, but the 5.9ft swell and 16-second period still hold energy (1586), though the quality slips a bit. By afternoon, the wind turns cross-shore and the forecast gets marginal.

Monday, August 3rd, is a write-off. Onshore winds, choppy, and the swell jumps to 9.8ft with poor conditions. The energy is high (2718), but it’s messy.

Tuesday, August 4th, is a recovery day. Light cross-on winds, 6.6ft dropping to 5.6ft. Still marginal.

Then, Wednesday, August 5th, is a serious surprise. A tiny 3ft swell, but with a 19-second period and glassy conditions in the morning, then glassy in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (1159, 1052). This is a clean, long-period groundswell – perfect for a reef or point, and at Knights, that’ll be a fun, mellow session. A real hidden gem.

Thursday, August 6th, brings back some size with 4.6ft to 5.2ft, 16-second period, and clean cross-off winds. Another excellent day.

Friday, August 7th, is a ripper. Morning has 4.9ft, 15-second period, and a clean offshore from the N. The energy is very strong (2419). The afternoon stays clean with a 5.9ft, 17-second groundswell.

Saturday, August 8th, has a glassy afternoon with 5.9ft from the SW, 15 seconds. Clean.

Sunday, August 9th, is a mixed bag. Morning has a cross-off wind and 5.9ft, but the afternoon is a mess with a fresh cross-shore and a 35 km/h wind. The energy is still there, but quality drops.

Monday, August 10th, is for experts only. The swell hits 11.5ft with a 13-second period and a 30 km/h cross-off wind. The energy is massive (5380). The forecast says it’s too big for this break. The afternoon is a total blowout with 40 km/h winds.

Tuesday, August 11th, still has big, powerful swell (9.8ft, 16 seconds, energy 4355), but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy. This is a kite-surfing day if anything.

The rest of the outlook from Wednesday, August 12th, through Friday, August 15th, shows a mix of moderate to large swell, but mostly onshore or cross-shore winds, keeping the quality low. The best of that late run is Saturday, August 15th, with a 8.2ft SSW groundswell, 18-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the NNW.

So, to boil it down: Saturday, August 1st is the absolute standout – big, clean, long-period groundswell, light winds, and a full day of it. The glassy surprise on Wednesday, August 5th is a close second for the sheer quality of the wave. The rest is a mix of good and forgettable, with a few big, windy days for the brave.

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