Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s coming. The ocean’s been stirred up, but it’s been an ugly start. Tuesday the 25th is a total washout – rain showers, onshore wind howling, and a lumpy 8ft of slop. Don’t bother paddling out. You’re looking at a couple days of nothing.

Wednesday the 26th is still average. Swell drops to 6ft and the wind’s light cross-onshore, making small ripples. Marginal surf – only if you’re really keen.

Thursday the 27th starts to clean up. Swell settles to 4ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, wind goes cross-offshore, so the lines are getting clean. Better, but not special.

Friday the 28th is where it fires. Morning is nearly glassy, wind light from the north, and a solid 6ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period. Combined energy is into the moderate-strong range (1848). This is excellent for experienced surfers – deep, lined-up waves with good energy and nice lulls between sets. Afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th back off a bit – 4ft to 5ft of SSW swell, clean mornings, but the afternoons get a little cross-chop. Still fun, but Friday is your best bet in this first stretch.

Now, get ready – Monday the 31st is the standout. A 10ft SSW groundswell, 17-second period, combined energy of 4409, and nearly glassy in the morning. That’s a big, clean, powerful swell. This break (Knights) is a beach and reef setup, and with that long-period groundswell, it’s going to jack up on the reef and could be pitching. Experts only.

Tuesday the 1st of September eases to 5ft of SSW groundswell, and the afternoon turns glassy again – another excellent session. Wednesday the 2nd holds at 6ft with 16-second period and clean offshore winds in the afternoon. Another good day for the crew who know their stuff.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th stay between 5ft and 7ft of clean SSW – Friday afternoon is excellent with light cross-off winds and energy around 1934. More great waves for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 5th gets messy – 10ft SSW in the morning but the wind picks up, and by afternoon it’s onshore and ugly. Sunday the 6th sees 13ft – combined energy up to 6957 – but it’s just too big for this spot. Monday the 7th hits 15ft with very strong energy (10645) – massive and clean but only for the very best.

After that, Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th drop back but the wind turns onshore and it gets lumpy. Decent swell size but poor quality.

The clear standout: Monday the 31st of August at *Knights*, with the glassy morning, 10ft of long-period SSW, and clean conditions. That’s the one to circle. If you miss that, Friday the 28th is your next best – 6ft, glassy start, long period. Everything else is fun but not epic. Crowds? This spot gets busy often, so get there early.

Water temp is about average for the time of year – nothing unusual.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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