Mainside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real flat spell for Mainside. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves for days on end, so don’t be in a rush to get the wettie on.

The first proper surf we can talk about doesn’t show up until Tuesday, the 25th of August. That’s a big gap of about ten days with nothing worth paddling out for. When that Tuesday morning rolls around, we’ll see a pulse of 5 ft swell from the East with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with the combined energy clocking in at a strong 1104. The direction is a cross-on from the WSW at 9 mph, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. At that size, it’s pushing into expert territory, and the long period means it’ll wall up best on the reef, but the wind isn’t doing us any favours for a clean face. The water temperature is 84°F, which is about average for this time of year.

Honestly, the standout window is narrow. The best of a tricky bunch might be the Wednesday morning of the 26th. The swell drops to 3 ft, but it’s still a solid 13-second period from the ENE. The combined energy is moderate at 408. The wind is still cross-on from the WSW at 9 mph, which is a bit of a pain, but it’s cleaner than the day before. The surf will be small, so it’s better for a fun log on the reef if you can find a clean corner.

Thursday the 27th has similar small stuff, with 3 ft from the ENE and a 13-second period, but the combined energy drops to 244, and the wind switches to a cross-shore from the SW. It’s marginal, with a bit of chop.

So, to put it simply: take the first two weeks off. You’ve got a small window of average, low-quality surf around the 25th and 26th, but it’s not a scene to set your alarm for. The crowd profile at Mainside is “sometimes,” so you might see a few other frothers out there, but on this offering, it won’t be packed.

Keep an eye on the sky, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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