Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at the charts for Knights. This is a beach and reef setup that’s strictly for the advanced crew, and it’s fairly consistent with a liking for swell from the SSE. The water’s sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Tuesday the 1st has some solid 6 ft to 5 ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1379, but the tide conditions are questionable and the wind is a fresh cross-off. It’s clean, but not firing on all cylinders. Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell build to 7 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, still from the SSW with that 15-16 second period. The energy jumps to 2566 and 2598, but the wind is cross-on and cross-shore, making it fairly choppy. It’s a pass for most.

Now, Thursday the 3rd through Saturday the 5th is a write-off. The swell gets huge – 12 ft to 13 ft – with strong energy readings of 4249 up to 7804, but the wind is onshore and lumpy, and the conditions are just poor. For a beach and reef break, that’s just a washing machine. Not worth paddling out for.

Sunday the 6th is where things get interesting. We’ve got an 8 ft SSW swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is a meaty 3071. The wind is offshore from the NE, light at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree – that’s a solid window. The morning looks best, with the afternoon holding at 7 ft and still offshore. That’s the standout of the first week.

Monday the 7th drops back to a 4 ft swell with much weaker energy (604) and a light cross-shore breeze, so it’s small and marginal. Tuesday the 8th looks massive again – 13 ft with an 18-second period, and the energy hits 13621. That’s a mental amount of power, but it’s too big for this break and the wind is onshore. Only for the truly mad.

The next real highlight is Thursday the 10th. The morning is glassy – wind from the W at 3 mph, practically nothing – with an 8 ft SSW swell at 15 seconds. Energy is 2830, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a clean, powerful groundswell with perfect conditions. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on, but the morning session is the one.

Then Friday the 11th is another cracker. A 10 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, energy at 5751, and a light cross-off wind from the NNW. That’s exceptional for the experts – long period groundswell, clean, and powerful. The morning is the pick, with the afternoon getting a stiffer cross-off but still clean.

After that, the swell drops and the wind turns messy. Saturday the 12th has a 7 ft swell with a fresh cross-off wind, but it’s a bit blown out by the afternoon. Sunday the 13th is poor with onshore winds. Monday the 14th is small and clean but only 4 ft, so not worth the drive.

The last standout is Tuesday the 15th. An 8 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, energy at 3675, and a light offshore wind from the NNE. That’s a very long period groundswell, clean as a whistle, and excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is the call.

So, if you’re an advanced surfer, the best on offer is the morning of Sunday the 6th, and the morning of Thursday the 10th. Friday the 11th morning is also a beauty, but it’s a big swell for this spot. The long period stuff will be better on the reef than the beach section, so pick your line.

Rusty.

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