Lambe Lambe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Lambe Lambe. This is a point break that very rarely breaks, so when it does, you’ve got to sit up and pay attention. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.

The first few days are a write-off – Friday and Saturday morning offer some small, weak swell (85) with poor surf conditions, nothing doing. The real story starts on Saturday afternoon on the 22nd of August. We’ve got a solid 5 ft south swell rolling in with 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (512) and the wind is offshore and light in the morning. This is the first real chance of the outlook. Expect decent, clean waves as the south swell lines up perfectly for this east-facing point. Sunday the 23rd keeps it going with a 4 ft south swell, a long 11-second period, and glassy offshore wind in the morning. The energy is still solid (438), and the conditions look clean and fun.

But the standout, the one you really want to circle, is Monday the 24th of August. We’ve got a 6 ft south swell in the morning pushing to 7 ft from the SSE by the afternoon, with a very long 13 to 15-second period. The combined energy jumps to strong (1658 to 1728). This is groundswell of real quality. The wind holds light cross-offshore, so the waves will be powerful, well-shaped, and clean. This point break will handle that long period beautifully – expect long, grinding walls. This is for experienced surfers, though, as the size is over 5 ft and the power is serious. The afternoon session on the 24th is the absolute best on offer.

Tuesday the 25th still has clean, glassy conditions in the morning with a 5 ft SSE swell at 13 seconds, but the wind swings onshore in the afternoon, so get out early. Wednesday the 26th brings another gem: glassy conditions all day, a 5 to 5 ft SSE swell with a 13 to 14-second period, and energy readings over 1000 (1039 in the morning). It’s going to be clean and powerful, but again, this is for intermediate to experienced surfers.

After that, Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th get messy with onshore winds and deteriorating conditions. There’s a small window on Friday afternoon the 28th with a 5 ft east-northeast swell and light cross-off winds, but it’s not in the same league as the previous days. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are mostly poor, though Sunday morning has moderate offshore wind on a 4 ft east-northeast swell – surfable but ordinary.

Monday the 31st of August has glassy conditions by the afternoon on a 4 ft ENE swell but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a bit weak and short. Then, on the 1st of September, a new south swell builds: 6 ft in the morning with a short 7-second period, jumping to 8 ft by the afternoon. The energy climbs but the wind is cross-offshore and moderate, and the short period means it won’t be super well-shaped. It’s worth a look for the size, but don’t expect perfection.

From the 2nd of September onward, the surf fades and the winds turn onshore. There is a last chance on Thursday the 3rd of September morning with a 5 ft SE swell, 11-second period, and glassy conditions – clean but small. After that, it’s all poor conditions and weak swell for the rest of the outlook.

So, the absolute standouts are Monday the 24th of August, and Wednesday the 26th of August. If you can only paddle out once, make it Monday the 24th – that’s a special swell for Lambe Lambe. Just remember, this spot rarely breaks, so when it does, expect a crowd. It’s always packed here.

Rusty.

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