Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s dial in on what’s coming down the line for the next sixteen days.

We’ve got a solid run of Southern Ocean groundswell at Noises, but it’s a mixed bag, and a lot of it is going to be a fight with the wind. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing special.

The first real action kicks off on Wednesday, August 12, but it’s not pretty. Wednesday morning we’ve got a 13.1ft SW swell, but the wind is howling onshore from the WSW at 9 mph. The combined energy is pumping at 7399, but it’s a mess. If you’re desperate, you’ll be out there, but it’s not a good session. The afternoon is more of the same – cross-on wind and choppy.

Thursday, August 13, is a step up. The swell holds at 13.1ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 16-17 seconds, pushing the energy up to a huge 9972. The morning wind is a light cross-on from the NNW, which is okay, but the afternoon sees a light cross-on from the SW. It’s still onshore, but the raw power is there. A decent day for the experienced crew, but not the best of the run.

Now, Friday, August 14, is a standout. The morning is where it’s at. The swell drops slightly to 11.5ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the NNE. The combined energy is still a meaty 6461, and the conditions are clean. This is a proper session for the advanced surfer at Noises. The afternoon goes a bit sleepy with a light NW wind turning it cross-on, but that morning window is pure gold.

Saturday, August 15, is a write-off. The swell drops to 8.2ft, but the wind is a strong, moderate cross-shore from the N. The energy is 2816, but it’s just choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out for.

Sunday, August 16, has some potential in the morning. An 11.5ft WSW swell with a clean cross-off breeze from the NNE. The energy is 4842, and the waves look clean. The afternoon gets cross-shore again, so the morning is the window.

Monday, August 17, is a total dud. The swell is 13.1ft, but the wind is a fresh onshore from the WSW at 22 mph, making it lumpy and dangerous. The energy is 9166, but with that wind, it’s unsurfable. The afternoon is even worse with a 14.8ft swell and 11312 energy, but again, strong onshore winds. This is a kitesurfer’s dream, not a paddler’s.

Tuesday, August 18, is still a mess. The swell is 13.1ft, but the wind is a moderate cross-on from the NNW, keeping it choppy. The energy is 8998, but it’s not worth the effort.

Then we hit Wednesday, August 19, and the swell goes nuclear. The data shows a 19.7ft swell from the WSW, with the energy reading a massive 29407. The wind is onshore from the WSW at 19 mph. The file says it’s too big for this break. Unless you’re a tow-in charger, stay far away. The afternoon is the same, just a bit lumpier. This is expert territory only, and even then, it’s a gamble.

The next real standout is Thursday, August 20. The morning is another gem. The swell drops to 14.8ft from the WSW, with a long period of 15 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze from the NNE. The combined energy is 9552, and the conditions are clean. This is another top-tier session for the advanced crew. The afternoon gets messy with a stronger cross-off, so hit it early.

Friday, August 21, is a loss. The wind is a strong onshore gale, 25-28 mph, making the 11.5ft swell an absolute mess. Don’t even think about it.

Saturday, August 22, has a big 14.8ft WSW swell

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