Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast for Noises is a wild ride this period, starting with a lot of energy but challenging conditions right from the get-go.

The opening days are all about size and power, but the wind is the big story. We’re talking a solid 13ft to 23ft SW swell pouring in with a long period of 15 to 16 seconds – that’s a serious groundswell. The combined energy is massive, hitting 7932 (weak) to 25214 (strong) over the first few days, but this is a reef break, and that kind of power is going to be a handful. The water is sitting at 68°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The problem is the wind – it’s onshore or cross-onshore and strong, with speeds up to 31 mph. Friday morning and afternoon are a write-off, and Saturday and Sunday look blown out, too, with "poor surf conditions" or "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break." This is an advanced break for a reason, and these conditions are not for the faint of heart. The only real standout in the first week comes on Tuesday, August 11th, where the morning sees a 23ft SW swell at 16 seconds with a combined energy of 54155, and the afternoon is 21ft with 40555. The wind is still cross-onshore, but the raw power is undeniable. This is a proper, heavy session for expert surfers only.

As we move into the second week, the swell drops but stays consistent. By Thursday, August 13th, the wind finally turns offshore from the west, and the swell is still a solid 13ft to 15ft SW with a 15 to 17-second period. The combined energy is moderate (7885 to 11404), and we get some "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions" – but a clean west wind on a reef break with this much groundswell will produce some long, powerful lines. That afternoon is the best on offer for the whole period, with a gentle breeze and clean conditions. It’s still a big, demanding wave, but it’s the cleanest it will be all run.

The rest of the second week stays in the 10ft to 16ft range, mostly from the WSW, with periods dropping to 12-16 seconds. The wind stays cross or cross-on, and the conditions are generally "poor" or "marginal." There’s a brief window on Saturday, August 22nd, with a lighter breeze and a 10ft swell, but the energy is low (2967 to 4761), and the cross-onshore wind will make it choppy. It’s not worth getting excited about.

Overall, the standout is Thursday, August 13th with that offshore wind and solid groundswell. If you’re an advanced surfer looking for a clean, powerful session, that’s your window. The first week is massive but messy, and the last days are too small and wind-affected. This is a reef break that demands respect, and this forecast gives it plenty of it.

Rusty

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