Mewslade Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s coming our way for Mewslade Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the water is way warmer than normal right now, sitting at 69°F, which is a solid 8°F above what we’d usually expect for this time of year. That’s a real treat for the skin.

But for the surf? It’s a tough watch, especially for the next week and a half. We’re looking at a long, dry spell. From Sunday the 16th all the way through to Thursday morning the 27th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is just too weak, often dipping below 100 (like 18 on the 16th), and the winds are all over the place – mostly cross or cross-onshore, with some strong breezes kicking up lumps. The swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and the periods are short, so there’s just no push.

Even when we get a bit of swell mid-week, like Tuesday the 18th morning with a 4 ft swell from the west, it’s still got a poor wave comment and the energy is only moderate (214). The wind is messy cross-shore, so it’s not doing us any favours. The bigger stuff on the 19th and 20th, with 5 ft to 6 ft swells, is all blown out by fresh cross-shore winds. Honestly, for a few of those days, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Now, for the patient ones among you, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. The real standout shows up on Friday the 28th of August. That morning, we’ve got a clean 6 ft swell from the WSW with a period of 7 seconds. The energy jumps up to 376 (strong), and with a light offshore cross-off breeze from the east, it’s going to be clean. This is your best bet for the whole period – a solid, ridable size with decent shape. The afternoon holds up too, with a 6 ft swell and still clean conditions.

Then Saturday the 29th of August morning is another good call. A 5 ft swell from the west, with a light offshore wind from the NNE. That’s clean, glassy potential, and the energy is still decent at 253. It’s a bit smaller by the afternoon, but still fun.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. Just don’t bother. But if you’ve got the patience, the last weekend of August is looking like a real gem for Mewslade Bay. Keep your fingers crossed those long-range forecasts hold.

Rusty.

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