Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Knights. The forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, with some real gems buried in there, but you’ll need to be patient and pick your moments.

The next few days are a write-off, to be honest. Tuesday afternoon has some rain and a light cross-off breeze, but the swell is only 3ft from the SSW with a decent 17-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 753, so there’s some push, but the wind state is clean and the score is low. It’s not bad, but it’s not *good* either. Wednesday and Thursday are a mess with strong, gusty winds and poor surf conditions. Friday and Saturday see the swell building, but it’s onshore and choppy, making it a tough paddle for little reward.

Sunday the 23rd morning is where things start to get interesting. That’s the first real standout. The wind goes glassy offshore from the north at just 3 mph, and we’ve got a clean 7ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is strong at 2297, so there’s plenty of power. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 7ft, it’s too big for beginners. The water temperature is about 58°, which is normal for this time of year. It’s a point-and-reef setup, so that long-period swell will really line up nicely. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.

The following week is a bit of a rollercoaster. There’s a big pulse of swell from the 27th of August right through the 28th, with heights hitting 13ft, but the wind is howling onshore, making it a total mess. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle-surfing day. The 29th of August Saturday morning is a nice reset: clean, cross-off wind from the east at 6 mph, with 8ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. That’s solid, but still for the experienced crew.

The real standout of the whole outlook, though, is Monday the 31st of August morning. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the ENE, and the swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is 3382, which is strong. That’s a proper groundswell, and at a reef or point break like Knights, it’s going to be epic. The waves will be lined up, with plenty of paddle gaps between sets. This is the best on offer, pure and simple. After that, Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd of September mornings also look excellent with clean conditions and solid swell, but the 31st is the one to circle.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly poor, with a clean window on Sunday the 23rd morning for experienced surfers. Then the end of the month and start of September have a run of clean, powerful swells, with Monday the 31st of August morning being the absolute pick of the bunch. Keep an eye on it, because the forecasts are more reliable closer in.

Rusty.

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