Mewslade Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Mewslade Bay. I'm just going to focus on this one spot, so don't go comparing it to anywhere else.

First off, the water temp is sitting at 68°F right now, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That's very unusual, makes the whole thing feel like a bit of a tropical getaway, which is a bonus.

Now, for the surf. Honestly, it's a grim picture for the next couple of weeks. We've got a long stretch of poor conditions ahead. The first recommendation doesn't really come through until the 30th of August, and even then, it's a write-off. The wind is howling from the south-southwest at 19 mph, onshore, with a risk of thunderstorms. The swell is there, 5 ft from the west-southwest, but it's useless. It's not worth paddling out for.

The next few days are more of the same. Monday the 31st of August has a bit more size, 8 ft from the west-southwest, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph from the west-northwest, cross-off. The energy is moderate (882), but the conditions are still marginal at best. The rest of the first week of September is a total washout with onshore winds and messy, lumpy seas. The swell sticks around, but the quality is just not there.

There's a big gap with no real recommendations. The next time we see something that could be worth a look is... well, the data doesn't really point to a standout. The 13th of September, a Sunday morning, has a 7 ft swell from the west-southwest with a long period of 12 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The wind is from the north-west at 22 mph, giving us a cross-off breeze, which is clean. The energy is very strong (1168). That's a promising sign, but it's a long way off, so don't book your flights just yet. The afternoon of the same day is similar, with a 5 ft swell and a fresh north-west wind, keeping it clean, but the energy drops to 636 (moderate).

So, to be straight with you, there's nothing that screams "go now" in this 16-day window. There's a lot of poor surf and windy, messy conditions. The only real glimmer is that Sunday the 13th of September, which could be an interesting one for the more experienced crew, because that 7 ft swell is solid. But with the long period, it's going to be powerful and might be a bit much for the average punter. Keep an eye on it, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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