Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m gonna take you through the next couple of weeks at Knights. This is a spot that’s got a reef and beach setup, and it’s built for folks who know what they’re doing – it’s an advanced wave.

The Overall Pattern

We’ve got a slow start, but the second half of the window is where this thing wakes up. The water is sitting at 57° right now, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

The First Week

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th have some size, with waves around 8 ft to 10 ft coming from the SSW, but the wind is all over the shop – cross-on, cross, choppy. It’s a messy, marginal vibe. The energy is there, but it’s not clean.

Monday the 17th is where we start to see a change. The morning has a clean 4 ft wave from the SSW with a long 16-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s a much better look, the combined swell energy is moderate (1139). The afternoon picks up a bit to 6 ft, still with that clean cross-off wind. It’s not huge, but it's surfable.

Tuesday the 18th is a real standout for the early part. We’re looking at clean, offshore winds from the NE all day. The swell drops to 3 ft, but with a 17-second period, it’s a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (883 in the morning, 760 in the afternoon). This is a classic, clean, long-period swell that will be a joy at this reef. It’s a good day for a paddle.

Wednesday the 19th is clean again in the morning with a 3 ft wave, but it gets small and a bit cross-on in the afternoon. Thursday the 20th is a write-off with choppy, cross-on wind. Friday the 21st picks up in size (6 ft) but the wind is onshore and ugly.

The Second Week – The Real Action

Saturday the 22nd has a big jump in size – 10 ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore and messy. It’s a lot of energy (6976) but not for paddling. If you’re into kiting, it might be your day.

Now, Sunday the 23rd is the bell ringer. The morning has a clean 7 ft wave from the SW with a 14-second period and cross-off winds from the ENE. The energy is strong (3036). But the afternoon is the real gem: a 8 ft wave from the SW, a very long 17-second period, and a light cross-shore wind. The energy is massive (6987). This is a top-tier, long-period groundswell for experienced surfers. This is the session to aim for.

Monday the 24th is a beast. We’re talking 13 ft in the morning and 12 ft in the afternoon from the SSW, with clean wind and a 17-second period. The energy is enormous (8411). But the data says it’s too big for this break. This is only for absolute experts, and even then, it’s a heavy, heavy day.

Tuesday the 25th settles back down. The morning has a clean 6 ft wave with offshore winds and a 14-second period. It’s a solid, clean wave for the experienced crew. The energy is moderate (1206).

The rest of the window from Wednesday the 26th onward is a mixed bag of onshore winds, smaller waves, and choppy conditions. The 29th shows a glimmer of hope with a clean 4 ft wave in the morning, but it’s not the standout.

The Bottom Line

If you have to pick one day, it’s Sunday the 23rd of August. The afternoon session in particular is a beauty – a big, clean, long-period swell from the SSW with light wind. It’s an advanced wave, and it’s going to be a ripper. The Tuesday the 18th was a nice clean day for the early birds, but the 23rd is the true standout.

Rusty.

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