Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The coming weeks are a real mixed bag for Noises. We’ve got a serious run of big, powerful southwest groundswells rolling in, but a lot of that comes with strong and messy winds. The water is sitting at 67.1°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus when you’re sitting out there.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off Friday, July 31st, but don’t get too excited. The afternoon brings a 13.1ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, but we’re looking at a risk of thunderstorms and a solid 19 mph onshore west wind. The combined energy is heavy at 7564 (moderate to strong), but it’s just poor conditions. Not worth it.

Saturday, August 1st, is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is a bit messy with a 16 mph south cross-shore, but the afternoon is a standout. The wind drops to a light 9 mph SSE cross-offshore, and the swell bumps up to 16.4ft from the SW with a 15-second period. The energy jumps to 10760 (very strong). This is a serious, powerful groundswell. At this size, it’s only for the experienced crew, and the long period will make it race down the reef. The sets will be clean and powerful. This is the call for the first week.

Sunday, August 2nd, cleans up nicely. The morning is clear with a 12 mph NE cross-offshore, on a 11.5ft SW swell (13 seconds). The afternoon gets even better with a light 6 mph NNE cross-off and a 9.8ft SW swell. The energy is still solid at 3809 (moderate). This is a very good, clean window for the intermediate to advanced surfer.

Monday, August 3rd, has a glassy morning with a 6.2ft SW groundswell (15 seconds). The energy is lower at 1575 (moderate), but with no wind, it’s a beautiful, clean session for the more experienced, as the long period will make the sets a bit more peaky. The afternoon turns onshore, so hit the dawn patrol.

Then we get a rough patch. Tuesday, August 4th, through to Tuesday, August 11th, is dominated by massive swell but with strong, onshore, or cross-onshore winds. Swells range from 11.5ft to a massive 27.9ft, with energy readings hitting 44885 on the 9th (very strong). The wind is howling from the SW and WSW, making it a blown-out, lumpy mess. For a reef break like Noises, these are dangerous and unrideable conditions. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The true standout of the whole outlook is Monday, August 10th. The morning is clear, the wind is a gentle 9 mph SSE cross-offshore, and we’ve got a 14.8ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The energy is a powerful 9354 (strong). This is an exceptional window for expert surfers. The cross-offshore wind will groom the reef perfectly, and the long period will deliver powerful, lined-up waves. The crowds are “sometimes” a factor here, so you might have some company, but it’s the best window by far.

The week after that is a write-off again. From August 11th afternoon through to the end of the outlook, it’s back to stormy, onshore winds and even bigger, more dangerous swell. The 14th and 15th see swells up to 27.9ft with energy readings over 53000 (very strong) and howling westerly winds. Don’t even think about it.

Stay safe, read the conditions, and be picky.

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