Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s in store for us here.

Alright, the only spot lighting up the forecast is Knights, a beach and reef setup that’s fairly consistent but really only for the advanced crew. The water temperature is sitting at 59°F – that’s pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the first proper action kicks off Thursday the 10th in the morning. A solid 12ft SSW groundswell is rolling in, with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (5616) – that’s a lot of power. Problem is, this swell is too big for the break, and even though the wind is a light cross-shore, it’s probably going to be hairy. The morning is the only window worth mentioning, but it’s for experts only.

Moving on to Friday the 11th – we’ve got a cleaner picture. The morning brings a 7ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the ENE. That’s clean, manageable, and the wave energy is still strong (2500). The afternoon bumps up to 8ft but the wind turns cross, adding a bit of ripple. Not a standout, but a solid session.

Saturday the 12th is where it’s at. The morning is clean with a 7ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NE. Then the afternoon – glassy conditions, NW wind at 3 mph, with a 6ft SSW swell. The combined energy is still pumping (1599) and the surf is clean. This is the best on offer in the first week. Get out there.

Sunday the 13th sees the swell drop to 4-4ft, but the wind is cross-offshore and moderate. It’s okay, but nothing special.

After a flat couple of days Monday and Tuesday, we get a big pulse back on Tuesday the 15th – 10ft SSW swell, 15-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. Not great.

Then Wednesday the 16th morning shapes up nicely: 8ft SSW swell, 16-second period, clean cross-offshore wind from the ENE. Strong energy (3514) and clean conditions. That’s a quality session for the experienced.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th keep the trend going with 5ft to 7ft swells, light winds, and glassy conditions on Friday afternoon. Really nice, mellow windows.

The real standout, though, is the very end of the forecast. Friday the 25th afternoon – a 10ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, glassy wind from the NNE, and the combined energy is massive (5451). The forecast says exceptional conditions for expert surfers, and that’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a long way out, but it looks like a proper session.

Keep in mind, Knights is an advanced break and it can get crowded often. The swell direction is straight from the SSW, which is near the optimum SSE, so it’s working well.

For the big swells over 8ft, only the experts should be out there. The long periods (over 15 seconds) mean the waves will have more energy and longer lulls, which is good for paddling out, but at a beach-and-reef setup like this, it can be a bit tricky.

That’s the story. Get on the Saturday morning glass or aim for that Friday the 25th session.

Rusty.

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