Lori Wilson Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I've gotta be straight with you – we're looking at a pretty flat stretch here at Lori Wilson Park. For the whole 16-day window, we're not getting a proper session. Not one. It's a long, quiet run.

We kick off on Saturday, August 8th, with a tiny 3ft easterly windswell, but that SSE wind's got it all chopped up and messy – a total write-off. That pattern pretty much sticks through the first week. The swell is tiny, the wind is generally cross or onshore, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. There's a few glassy moments early on the 11th and again on the 13th, but with swell barely hitting 1ft, there's just nothing to ride.

The second week doesn't offer any salvation either. Swell stays small, rarely cracking 2ft or 2ft. The combined wave energy is pathetically low, mostly in the low double digits or single digits (like 8 to 46). That's weak, weak energy with no punch. There's a couple of clean mornings on the 17th and 18th, but again, with nothing on the surface, it's just a flat, pretty ocean.

The only little flicker of life is on Wednesday morning, August 19th. We get a surprising pulse of 2ft easterly groundswell with a long 13-second period, and the combined energy finally jumps up to moderate levels (146). The wind goes glassy, too. But it's still only 2ft – it's rideable, but it's a knee-slapper at best. The swell direction is solid from the east for the break, but the size just isn't there. It's the closest we get to a surfable wave, but it's not a standout by any stretch.

Honestly, this is one of those blank runs that's more normal for this area. It's a beach setup, so when the wind is poor and the swell is small, there's nothing doing. The setup looks more interesting for a paddleboard or a longboard on a very good day, but for proper surfing, it's a no-go. The forecasts can change, but right now, I'd be doing something else.

Rusty.

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