Marengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Marengo are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s one session that’s going to get the blood pumping for the crew who know what they’re doing.

We start off quiet. This Sunday the 16th has some small 4ft to 4ft SW swell rolling in with a solid 14-second period, but the onshore wind and questionable tide are making it a pretty average option. The combined energy is sitting around 929, so there’s some juice there, but it’s messy and not worth getting too excited about. That sets the tone for a slow start. Monday through Wednesday next week are pretty much a write-off – the swell drops, the wind turns cross or onshore, and the energy dips into the weak zone (down to around 198), so you’re better off saving your energy.

Thursday the 20th afternoon is where things start to perk up. There’s a 5ft W swell with a 10-second period, and clean conditions thanks to a cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy hits 789, which is moderate, and it’s the first time we see “clean” in the wave comment. It’s a decent option for a casual session, but not a standout.

Then, Saturday the 22nd – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Both morning and afternoon see a solid 10ft to 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and offshore winds out of the WSW to W keeping it clean. The combined energy blows up to 6966 and 7360 – that’s strong to very strong wave energy. This is expert territory with the size over 8ft, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. Marengo’s a reef and point, so the long-period groundswell will really wrap in and offer some proper waves, but it’s only for those with experience. For the big-dog crew, this is the highlight of the whole forecast.

The following Sunday and Monday (23rd and 24th) still have size – 6ft to 12ft – and clean conditions, but the quality drops a notch with cross-offshore wind and some rain. Still worth a paddle if you missed the Saturday action.

By Tuesday the 25th, the wind swings onshore again, turning it choppy and lumpy, and the combined energy drops to 1272. It’s a fast decline into the second week. Wednesday the 26th has some 6ft to 6ft SSW swell and clean conditions, but it’s nothing to write home about. The last real chance comes on Friday the 28th morning – glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell and 16-second period, combined energy of 677. It’s clean and playful, a mellow session for the weekend warriors.

After that, it fizzles out. The 29th through 31st are small, onshore, and weak – energy down to 239 or less. A bit of a flat spell to close out the month.

So, bottom line: if you’re an expert, lock in Saturday the 22nd for the biggest, cleanest swell of the run. Everyone else, keep an eye on Friday the 28th morning for a glassy, fun-sized wave.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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