Lecount Hollow Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about what’s coming up. Over the next 16 days, things are looking pretty slim for Lecount Hollow. The swell is going to be small and inconsistent, with energy levels staying low for the most part. The best we can hope for is a few clean windows, but don’t expect any massive days.

The first standout is a rare one: Tuesday morning, August 25th. We’ve got a 1ft swell from the ESE with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the WSW at 9 mph. That’s going to give us clean, glassy conditions, even though the waves are small. The combined energy is only 45, so it’s weak, but it’s probably the best looking session in the whole forecast. Water temperature is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

After that, things get patchy. There’s a bit of a swell bump on Wednesday morning, August 26th, with 2ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, but the wind is cross-off from the NW at 9 mph. It’s clean, but the period is short, so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. Energy sits at 75. Not great, but surfable if you’re desperate.

Then there’s a long stretch of nothing much. From late August into early September, the swell drops to 1ft or less, with periods hovering around 7–8 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-off or poor, and the energy is often under 50. Honestly, it’s a lot of flat, choppy, or messy conditions. There’s a bit of a pulse on September 1st with a long period 15-second swell from the E, but it’s cross-on from the NNE at 12 mph, making it choppy and uninviting. Energy jumps to 141, but the wind ruins it.

The end of the forecast brings a more interesting change. Around September 3rd into the 4th, the swell builds to 2ft–3ft from the E, with periods of 14 seconds. But the wind turns nasty – strong to gale-force cross-shore and cross-on, with energy levels climbing to 433 and even 603. That’s a lot of power, but it’s going to be a mess. The combined energy is strong, but the conditions are rough, with lumpy, crossing waves. For most surfers, this is a pass. If you’re into kite surfing, the setup might be more interesting than paddle surfing.

September 5th afternoon is worth a mention: 4ft from the E at 12 seconds, with cross-shore wind from the N at 12 mph. Energy is 538, so there’s moderate power, but the cross-shore chop will make it tricky. This is one for experienced surfers only, and don’t expect perfect shape.

Overall, the next two weeks are lean. The best bet is Tuesday morning, August 25th, for a clean, tiny session. Everything else is either too small, too windy, or too messy. Keep your expectations low, and if you’re a beginner, stay away from the bigger, wind-affected days in early September.

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