Miramar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Miramar over the next couple of weeks.

First up, it's been a bit quiet, but we've got a decent little window kicking off this Sunday, August 23rd. The morning is looking good with a clean 5ft swell from the west. The wind is glassy, coming in light from the ESE at just 3 mph, so the surface will be nice and smooth. There's a solid 424 units of energy in the water (moderate), and with a 10-second period, it'll have a bit of push. This is your best chance for a fun session in the short term. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It's a beginner-friendly break, but those conditions will make it a treat for anyone.

Later that Sunday afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph from the ESE, turning it cross-offshore and keeping things clean, but the wave size drops a touch to 4ft. It's still surfable, but the morning is the standout.

Monday the 24th brings in stronger winds from the SSE at 22 mph, which will mess things up. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW, but with that wind, it’s going to be a write-off. The rest of the week into the weekend is pretty average. Tuesday and Wednesday have small, weak swells and cross-shore or onshore winds, so you’re better off doing something else.

We do see a bit of a pulse building towards Friday the 28th. The morning has a 6ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period and a light 6 mph S wind creating a cross-shore breeze. That's a lot of energy (806 units), but the wind direction isn't perfect, so it might be a bit lumpy. It's a marginal call. The afternoon gets interesting with a 7ft swell from the WNW, a long 11-second period, and light offshore W winds at 6 mph. This is the biggest, cleanest window of the whole period, but with a 7ft swell, this is more for the experienced crew. It's a point break and reef setup, so that long period should line up nicely. This is the other standout, but it’s a week out, so keep an eye on it.

After that, the swell drops right off. Saturday the 29th morning is clean with a 4ft WNW swell and a light offshore NNE breeze, but it's short-lived as the wind swings onshore in the afternoon. The rest of the first week of September is dominated by small, weak swells (under 3ft) and mostly poor winds. There's a long gap from the 29th of August all the way through to the end of the forecast with nothing really worth paddling out for. It's a flat spell, plain and simple.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is Sunday morning, August 23rd, for clean, fun waves. The other one to watch is Friday afternoon, August 28th, for the biggest, cleanest swell of the period, but it's for experienced surfers only.

Rusty.

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