Mount Cameron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming up for Mount Cameron. This spot is a beach and reef set-up, exposed to the southwest, and it’s inconsistent, so we’ve got to pick our moments. The water’s sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild.

The first real standout hits Monday afternoon, August 17th. We’ve got a solid 10 ft SW groundswell, with a long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (4240). Wind is offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, so the conditions are clean and glassy. This is a bigger swell, so it’s for experienced surfers only, but on a good day, this spot can really fire. The long period might make it a bit walled at times, but the reef should handle it well.

Tuesday morning, August 18th, is still okay, with a 7 ft SW swell and offshore wind, but the energy is dropping (1903). Tuesday afternoon picks up a bit with a 6 ft WSW swell, period of 15 seconds, and still offshore, but the energy is down to 1571. It’s decent, but not a standout.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Wednesday, August 19th, through to August 30th, the surf gets messy. The wind turns cross, cross-on, or onshore, and the swell direction swings around. There are a lot of days with poor to marginal conditions, and the energy is often high but blown out. For example, Saturday, August 22nd, has 15 ft WSW swell with onshore wind – that’s just a washing machine, no good for paddling. Kite surfers might get a kick out of that one, but not for us.

The real gem comes later. On Monday, August 31st, we get a morning session with a 6 ft SW swell, a very long period of 19 seconds, and offshore wind from the east at 6 mph. The energy is strong (4799), and the conditions are clean. This is a groundswell with serious push, and the direction is ideal. The long period means longer gaps between sets, making it easier to get out, but watch out for the sets – they’ll have power. The afternoon stays good with a 6 ft SW swell, but the wind picks up a bit.

Then Tuesday, September 1st, brings a bigger 10 ft WSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and strong offshore wind from the northeast at 19 mph. The energy is very strong (5101), but it’s a big swell, so only experts should be in the water. The wind is fresh, so it’ll be clean but a bit more challenging.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Monday afternoon, August 17th, and Monday, August 31st. The 17th is a standout for its size, clean conditions, and strong energy. The 31st is a sleeper hit with that long period and clean offshore wind. The rest of the window is either blown out or too big for most. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.

Rusty.

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