Mewslade Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Mewslade Bay is cooking up over the next couple of weeks.

Straight away, I’ll tell you – the first week is a bit of a dud for a proper surf. We’ve got a long stretch from Monday the 24th of August all the way to the end of the month with nothing but poor conditions. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is all over the shop. The water’s sitting at 68°F, which is a huge 6°F warmer than usual – that’s really weird for this time of year, feels like a heated pool.

Monday morning the 24th, there’s a tiny 1ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-off wind and the energy is weak. Not worth the wetsuit. That pattern of small, messy surf just keeps rolling through the week. By Wednesday afternoon the 26th, we get a moment of glassy conditions with a 1ft W swell, but it’s still too small to get excited about – the energy is only 17. Thursday the 27th brings a bit of a bump with a 4ft SW swell in the afternoon, but it’s cross-on and choppy, so no thanks.

Friday the 28th sees a bit more push with a 5ft WSW swell in the morning, and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. The energy reads 202, so there’s moderate juice, but it’s still a “poor surf conditions” call. The wind is a fresh 19 mph, so it’s not going to be a smooth ride.

Things get a bit rowdy over the weekend. Saturday the 29th afternoon, we’ve got a 10ft WSW swell coming in, but it’s a fresh cross-onshore wind at 22 mph, making it lumpy and messy. That’s big enough for experts only, but the wind is just ruining it. Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st continue with solid swell – 6ft and 8ft – but the wind stays on it, so it’s all a bit of a battle.

Now, after that rough first week, there’s a little glimmer. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is where we might get a look. The forecast shows a 8ft WSW swell with a clean cross-off wind from the NNW at 9 mph. The energy is a solid 565, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout of the run. The wind is offshore for Mewslade, which is a massive positive – it’ll be clean. That swell is over 8ft, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. The period is 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but with that offshore breeze, it should hold shape.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning is worth a mention too. We’ve got a 4ft WSW swell, and the wind is glassy – 3 mph from the east. It’s glassy, clean, and the energy is moderate at 164. It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be a fun, user-friendly size for intermediates. The crowds at Mewslade can be a factor sometimes, so get in early for that one.

The second week starts to fade again. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th have some swell, but the wind gets messy. Saturday morning the 5th of September has a 5ft WSW swell and glassy conditions again – that’s another decent window with a energy of 232. Good for a session, but not the best of the best.

Towards the end of the run, Monday the 7th afternoon sees a tiny 1ft WSW swell with a very long 17-second period, but the energy is only 144 and the wind is onshore. That long period at a beach break like Mewslade can make it close out straight, so it’s a pass.

The very last entry, Tuesday the 8th of September, shows a massive 7ft WSW swell with a 17-second period and an energy of 2547 – that’s a serious amount of power. But the wind is straight onshore at 19 mph, so it’s going to be a washing machine. For the die-hard experts only, and even then, it’s a risk.

Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday the 2nd of September morning – that’s your pick. Clean, solid, and powerful. The Thursday the 3rd and Saturday the 5th mornings are your backup options for a cleaner, smaller wave. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the forecast again or finding something else to do.

Rusty.

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