Milook Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for this stretch of coast.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16 days, it's a pretty lean run. We're looking at a lot of small, weak, wind-affected conditions. The first recommendation for a surf doesn't kick in until Monday, August 3rd, so there's a big gap from now until then with nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

For the first real chance, let's talk about Milook on Monday morning, August 3rd. You're looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak, only (79). The key here is that wind is showing as glassy, which is a major positive. It'll be clean, but it's barely a ripple. The crowds are likely to be there, but with waves this small, it's more about being out there than any serious riding. This break is a reef setup and it's inconsistent, so don't expect a set to roll through every few minutes.

Tuesday, August 4th sees a bit more push, with the swell building to 3 ft on the morning and 5 ft by the afternoon, coming from the west-southwest. The energy picks up to moderate (137) and then (199). But the wind is a mess – a fresh cross-onshore breeze on the afternoon means it'll be lumpy and choppy. Not great for a clean line.

Wednesday, August 5th, the swell drops back to 3 ft from the west in the morning, but the cross-onshore wind is still there, making it pretty ordinary. The energy is moderate (116).

August 10th, a Monday, shows a jump in energy. The swell is 5 ft from the west with a 9-second period, giving a strong energy reading of (304) in the morning. However, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore again, so it's going to be lumpy and messy. This is a case where the conditions are just fighting the swell.

August 11th still has moderate energy (130) from a 3 ft west swell, but the wind is onshore, so it's not going to be clean.

The best of what's on offer, and it's not saying much, is that glassy Monday morning on the 3rd. It's the only window where the wind truly cooperates. Everything else is a battle with the breeze. If you're an expert, that 5 ft on the 10th might have some grunt, but finding a clean face will be a challenge. For beginners, anything over 5 ft is a no-go, and that Tuesday afternoon on the 4th is pushing it with the 5 ft and lumpy conditions.

Rusty.

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