Medewi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the next few weeks for Medewi. Bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping.

Right now, the pattern’s a bit of a letdown. The swell is around, but the winds are mucking it up. We’re starting off with a pulse of long-period SSW groundswell on Friday the 10th – around 5ft with a 16-second period, giving a combined energy of 994 (moderate). But the cross-shore winds are making it a bit of a bumpy mess, and the forecast says it’s marginal at best. The water temp is a warm 82°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The real tease is happening on Tuesday the 14th. We’ve got a solid SSW swell, 5ft, with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy jumps right up to 1650 (strong). That’s proper groundswell energy. The offshore wind is the key – it’s a light, cross-shore breeze, which is about as good as it gets at Medewi for wind. This is the standout of the whole run. The wave quality is still called marginal, but with that energy and clean wind, it’s going to be the best we see.

After that, the swell hangs around but the wind swings back onshore, so it gets messy again. We’ve got a string of lousy, poor-condition days from the 15th through the 19th. The swell is small and the wind is just ruining it.

Then, look out for Monday the 21st. We’ve got another pulse of 5ft SSW swell, coming from the SSW again, which is spot-on. The wind is a light cross-on from the South, which is a big improvement. This is a solid runner-up, and with the combined energy at 1066 (moderate), it’s a good session.

The week after, we’ve got a real treat. Thursday the 23rd morning is a gem. The swell is only 3ft, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a clean, small day. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” which is rare. Then Friday the 24th morning is even better. The swell is 3ft with a 16-second period, giving it some real punch, and the wind is glassy again. That’s a very, very good window for a long, clean ride. The combined energy is 697 (moderate), so it’s got enough push.

Overall, the best of the best is that Tuesday the 14th with the strong groundswell and clean wind. The second pick is that glassy Friday the 24th morning for a long, smooth session. The crowds here can be an issue, especially when it’s good, so get in early.

Rusty.

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