Mount Cameron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Mount Cameron. It’s a mixed bag, that’s for sure, but there are a few windows where it’s going to be well worth the paddle out.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning. We’ve got a solid 8ft of WSW groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong. The wind is offshore and clean, keeping the break tidy. Water temp is sitting around 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. Saturday morning is the standout for the early part of this run, but it’s only for the experienced crew – that size and power is no joke for a learner.

Sunday sees the swell drop a bit, but the wind is up and cross-offshore, making things a little messier. The energy is moderate, but it’s not the cleanest. Monday morning looks like a bit of a tease – the swell is back up to 10ft with a long 18-second period and strong energy, but the wind is light and cross-shore, putting a bit of a crinkle on the face. It could be alright in the right spot, but it’s not the cleanest.

The rest of that week gets properly wild. From Monday afternoon through Thursday, the swell just keeps building, hitting 21ft on Thursday morning. That’s a whole lot of water moving, and the energy readings are massive. But the wind is onshore and howling, making it a complete mess. This isn't a paddle surfing situation; it's more of a kite-surfing kind of setup. For a beach and reef break, this is just too big and too blown out. It’s only for the truly unhinged, and even then, it’s a maybe.

After that big pulse, things start to settle. The following Saturday the swell is still big at 15ft, but the wind drops right out. It’s still cross-on, so not perfect, but it’s a lot more manageable. Then we get to the real gem. Sunday the 16th morning. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead, and the swell is a clean 10ft from the SW. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a morning to be out there early.

Monday the 17th is another cracker. The swell holds at 10ft, but now the wind is offshore and light, making for clean, hollow waves. The energy is moderate, and it’s looking consistent. That stretches into Tuesday, with clean 7ft surf and a gentle offshore breeze. The standout in this run is definitely that Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th – clean, powerful, and holding shape.

The tail end of the second week has a lot of swell, but the wind is all over the place. Friday the 21st has 16ft of swell but light cross-onshore winds, which could be a bit lumpy but with that much power, it might still have some fun ones for the big-wave crew. But the real, consistent, clean conditions are those few days in the middle of the month. It’s looking promising, but as always, the long-range stuff is a bit less certain. Keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty

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