Last Chance Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here checkin' in with a look at the next few weeks. We've only got one spot on the radar, and that’s Last Chance. It’s a point break that needs a solid NE swell to really light up, and it's exposed for it. Right now though, we are in a bit of a lull. The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 13th of August is junk – onshore wind, lumpy, poor surf. Forget it.

We finally get a little bump on Saturday morning the 15th. Swell hits about 7ft from the east, but it’s got a cross-on wind and only a 9-second period. The water here is sitting a bit colder than average for this time of year, so you’ll feel that chill.

Sunday the 16th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is blown out by a near gale from the SSW, so that’s no good. But by the afternoon, the wind swings cross-off and cleans it up. Don’t get too excited though – the swell jumps to a serious 12ft from the south. That’s expert territory only, and the energy is ramped right up (2733). Still, it’s clean, so for the brave, it’s on.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th stay strong, with 10ft+ south swell and strong winds that keep things clean but tricky. It’s powerful, big wave energy (over 1700), but it’s guarded as marginal at best. Not a beginner's playground.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 20th is the standout of the whole outlook. Morning session sees a 8ft swell from the SSE with a long 13-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 12 mph. That combo spells excellent conditions for the experienced surfer. The energy is pumping (2587), and it’s going to be clean, lined-up waves. This is the one to circle on the calendar. But keep in mind, crowds are *sometimes* around here, so you might have company.

Friday the 21st morning is also a gem. The swell drops a bit to 5ft from the SSE but with a 12-second period and glassy conditions – wind is almost nothing from the NW. That’s a magic window for a fun, clean session.

The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd keeps the good vibes rolling. Saturday sees clean 4ft swell from the SSE with a 15-second period, and by the afternoon we get gentle offshore winds. Sunday is smaller, around 3ft, but still clean. Good for the longboard or a fun twinny.

After that, we trail off. The last week of August into the 28th gets small and weak, with energy dropping below 200. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a float.

Overall call: If you’re after the best, Thursday the 20th morning is it – big, clean, offshore, and powerful. The 21st morning is a close second for a more manageable, glassy session. After the 23rd, you can put the board away for a while.

Rusty.

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