Lakes Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Lakes Beach.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, with a real slow patch to start and then a window of something much more interesting. We’ve got a few sessions that are worth paddling out for, but you’ll need to be patient through the flat spells.

The first real chance to get wet comes Saturday morning, the 15th of August. We’ve got a clean 3.9ft swell rolling in from the south, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the SSW, which is going to keep things tidy. The water temp is sitting at 63.1°, which feels a bit colder than usual for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (281). It’s not huge, but it’s a clean little window for a paddle.

The morning of Wednesday the 19th of August is another one to note. The wind is dead glassy from the south at just 3 mph, and we’ve got a 3.6ft south-east swell. The period is a bit short at 7 seconds, but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be a pleasant session. Combined energy is moderate (236).

Now, the standout period is the 23rd through the 25th of August. It starts Sunday the 23rd with a building south swell. The afternoon sees 6.2ft of swell at 11 seconds, generating a strong wave energy (862), but it’s a bit cross-shore and chopped. The best bet is Monday morning, the 24th of August. The wind is glassy again from the ESE, and we’ve got a clean 3.6ft south swell at 9 seconds. Combined energy is moderate (204). This is a high-quality, clean session.

The biggest potential is Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. The swell is massive at 11.5ft from the south, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is extremely strong (4436). The wind is glassy, and conditions look favorable. But, and this is a big but, this is way too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a raw, powerful beast. Only the most experienced crew should be looking at this. The afternoon is still huge at 9.8ft, but the wind turns onshore, so it’s less appealing.

After that, the swell drops back. Thursday afternoon the 27th of August has a clean 4.9ft swell from the SSE with a good 9-second period and a clean offshore wind from the WSW. Combined energy is moderate (375). A solid end-of-week option.

The rest of the period is mostly small, choppy, or blown out. There’s a lot of flat, low-energy days in there, especially from the 20th to the 22nd, and again at the very end. The 25th is the big event, but it’s a dangerous one.

The Best on Offer: The clear winner is Monday morning, the 24th of August. Glassy conditions, a clean 3.6ft south swell, and moderate energy. If you’re looking for a proper, fun surf without the drama, that’s your window. The other standout is the Tuesday morning, the 25th of August, but only for the hardcore, expert crew looking for a serious challenge.

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