Anse du Brick Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's have a look at what’s cookin' for Anse du Brick over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with ya, the start of this period is pretty grim. We’ve got a run of small, weak, wind-affected slop that ain't worth paddling out for. From Sunday the 23rd of August through to Friday the 28th, the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the energy readings are all under 100 (weak energy). You’re lookin’ at a solid week of flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions. Best to leave the boards in the shed and find somethin' else to do.

Then, hold onto your hats, because Saturday the 29th of August brings a serious spike. A big 10ft swell from the West swings in, but here’s the thing – the guidance says that’s too big for this break. The combined energy reading is a massive 1306 (very strong wave energy), with a fresh offshore wind from the WSW keepin’ things clean. For an exposed, beginner-friendly spot like Anse du Brick, that’s expert-only territory, and likely a washing machine. The period is around 9 seconds, so it’s not a long-period groundswell that would offer nice lines here, just a lot of raw, powerful, chunky water. It’s impressive to watch, but for most of us, it’s a no-go.

The Sunday the 30th of August still has solid leftover swell, 7ft to 6ft, but the wind is howling at 22-25 mph. Still too big and too blown out. Monday the 31st sees a rapid drop back to knee-high junk, and that’s pretty much where it stays for the next several days. We get a weak little uptick on the 4th and 5th of September, with chest-high sets around 5ft to 6ft from the West, and clean cross-off winds from the WSW. The energy is moderate at 286 to 430, but the forecast labels it as marginal with questionable tide conditions. Worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t expect any gems.

The finale on the 7th of September is another monster pulse – 12ft from the West with energy readings over 1800 (very strong wave energy). Again, way too big for this beach, and with a strong cross-shore wind up to 31 mph, it’ll be a messy, dangerous mess.

So, all in all, the best you can hope for in this 16-day window is a couple of marginal days in the first week of September. The water temp is a balmy 68°, which is much warmer than normal for the time of year – a solid 5° above average – so at least the sting’s out of the water. But the surf itself? Pretty bleak. This spot tends to go quiet, and this is one of those blank runs.

Stay patient, Rusty.

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