Lake Ferry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Lake Ferry, but it’s a tale of two halves. The first week is all go, with some proper groundswell and clean conditions, especially for the crew who can handle some size. Then it drops right off, and we’re looking at a long quiet spell.

Let’s kick things off. The water is sitting at 11°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – so you’ll want the thickest wetsuit you’ve got.

Friday the 17th afternoon is a beauty to start. Glassy conditions with a light northerly breeze, and a 5ft SSW swell rolling in at a long 15 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (942), and it’s set to be very good. The long period means it’s a proper groundswell, so at a sandbar break like Lake Ferry, the sets will be clean and well-spaced, but watch for them to straighten out a bit.

Saturday the 18th morning keeps the good times going. Clean offshore northerly wind, 4ft SSW swell, period at 14 seconds, and the energy jumps up to strong (1283). This is excellent for experienced surfers. Saturday afternoon sees the swell bump to 7ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, and the energy goes through the roof (4197). The report flags it as marginal, so tide might be a factor.

Sunday the 19th morning is another standout. Glassy, 6ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, and energy is strong (1942). This is prime for the experienced crowd. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a light cross-onshore wind.

Now, Monday the 20th morning is the one to circle. Glassy again, with a 8ft SSW swell, a very long 19-second period, and the energy is strong (3729). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets gnarly – 10ft SSW swell with the same long period, and the energy is very strong (5757). The report says it’s too big for this break, so that’s for experts only, and even then, it’ll be a handful. The long period at a sandbar might make it dumpy.

Tuesday the 21st morning is clean with offshore winds, 8ft SSW swell, and strong energy (1996). Another excellent session for the experienced. The afternoon cleans up too with cross-offshore winds.

Then things start to fade. Wednesday the 22nd drops to 4ft with a shorter period, and the wind goes onshore. The energy drops to moderate (677). From Thursday the 23rd morning onwards, the swell drops below 3ft, and the conditions become ordinary or poor. There’s a long gap from Thursday the 23rd all the way through to the end of the forecast window, with only small, weak, or blown-out surf. The only flicker of life is Monday the 27th morning, with a 3ft SSW swell and a 13-second period, clean offshore wind, and moderate energy (406). It’s good, but small.

The best on offer is without a doubt Monday the 20th morning. That 8ft SSW groundswell, glassy, with very long 19-second period – that’s the pick of the bunch for those who can handle it. The long period will give deep, powerful lines, but at a sandbar, it might wall up, so pick your take-off spot. The second standout is Friday the 17th afternoon for a more mellow start to the run.

So, a ripper first week then a massive dry spell. The forecast can change, but for now, get out there early next week.

Rusty.

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