Linkys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here.

Mate, it’s going to be a test of patience at Linkys for the next week and a half. We’ve got a real flat spell on our hands, a proper drought of surf. The swell is just missing, and the ocean’s going to look like a lake more often than not.

From the 9th through the 20th, it’s a long, quiet grind. Wave heights are struggling to reach even 0.5ft, and the energy is barely registering. Most days we’re looking at tiny, gutless waves in the ankle-biters, with the swell energy often in the single digits or low double digits. A couple of afternoons around the 13th and 19th show the energy creeping up a bit – to 31 and 96 on the meter – but it’s still pitifully small. The winds are mostly light and clean, which is a shame because there’s nothing for them to clean up. The swell direction is all wrong, coming from the southeast, which is doing nothing for this break. If you’re keen to get wet with something other than a surfboard, this is kite territory for a while, but for surfing, it’s a write-off.

Things start to rumble to life on the 22nd of August. The morning brings a swell of about 4ft from the SE with a short 5-second period, and the energy jumps to a moderate 105. The afternoon looks similar, with the swell holding around 4ft and the energy climbing to 161. The winds are offshore from the WNW, and it should be clean. But it’s still that short-period stuff, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and without much push. It’s a start, but not the wave we’re waiting for.

Then comes the day you want to clear. The 23rd of August, Sunday morning. The swell jumps to a more solid 5ft, coming from the NE. It’s not the best direction for Linkys, but it’s the biggest pulse we’ve seen all period. The energy is a strong 248, and the winds are light and offshore from the south, setting up some glassy, clean conditions. This is your standout. It’s not a monster, but it’s the only time we get a real, surfable swell. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it won’t have that long-period punch, but it’ll have more energy than anything else on offer. Remember, this break is inconsistent, so when it turns on, you’ve got to be there.

The 24th could be a secondary option. The swell backs down a touch to around 4-5ft, but it shifts to a better ENE direction with a slightly longer 9-second period. The energy is still strong at 287. The wind is offshore from the WSW, and it should be clean. It might offer a slightly better-shaped wave than the day before, but it’s a little smaller. Still, in this context, it’s a good day.

So, here’s the deal. Ride out the flat days, don’t waste your energy. Be on the beach early on the 23rd – that’s your best chance. The 24th could have a few too, but it’s a bit smaller. This is one of those times where the surf is scarce, but when it does show, it makes it worth the wait. Forecasts can change, so don’t give up hope.

Rusty.

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