Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Noises, and honestly, the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag of raw power and frustration. This is a reef break that needs the right key to unlock it, and for the first week, the key is jammed in the lock. We’ve got a massive, long-period groundswell (16 seconds) from the WSW pushing through, but the wind is a menace. Thursday afternoon (6th August) kicks off with 13ft of WSW groundswell and a fresh W wind blowing straight onshore. The energy is a thumping 9060 – it’s heavy, but it’s a messy, blown-out slog. The water is sitting at 68°F, a notable 5°F warmer than usual, so you’ll be comfortable but frustrated.

Friday (7th August) looks similar, with 15ft swell dropping to 13ft, but the wind from the W stays onshore, gusting up to 25 mph. The energy is still massive (7932-7394), but it’s ugly. By Saturday morning (8th August), the swell jumps to a massive 23ft from the SW, with a cross-on wind from the SSW at 28 mph. This is expert territory only – the energy reading is a staggering 20825. It’s too big for most, and the wind is ruining the face. The same goes for Sunday (9th August) with 16ft SW swell and cross-on winds, and Monday (10th August) with 20ft to 21ft SW and near-gale cross-on winds. The wind is relentless.

Tuesday (11th August) sees the peak of the grunt: 26ft of SW swell at 17 seconds, with a cross-on wind. The energy is 68411, which is insane, but it’s a messy, dangerous mess. This continues through Wednesday (12th August) with 15ft and cross-on winds, and the scores are poor. There’s a noticeable gap from the 12th through to the 13th where the surf is marginal or just plain bad.

The first real standout comes on Thursday morning (13th August). The swell drops to 13ft from the SW, the period is a very long 17 seconds, and the wind shifts to a light SW breeze, coming straight onshore but light. The energy is still a solid 9577. It’s a groundswell, so it’s going to be walled up at this reef, but the light wind means it could be glassy. It’s a window of hope. The crowd factor is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have it to yourself if you’re keen.

The true golden ticket is Friday (14th August). The morning shows 12ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and for the first time in a week, the wind is a clean cross-off from the NE at 9 mph. The energy is 6148, and the comment says “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” This is it. The wind is cleaning it up, and that long-period SW groundswell will be reeling down the reef. The afternoon holds 10ft with similar conditions. This is the best on offer, but with that long period, it might be a bit straight and fast, so pick your line.

After that, the surf hangs around but the wind gets messy again. Saturday (15th August) has 8ft to 8ft SW swell, but a fresh NNE wind at 22 mph creates chop. Sunday (16th August) and Monday (17th August) have 12ft to 16ft WSW swell with cross-shore winds, which is bumpy. The energy is moderate (10003-14658).

The second week turns sour again. Tuesday (18th August) and Wednesday (19th August) bring 18ft to 16ft of WSW swell with strong cross-shore winds – blown out. Thursday (20th August) is a write-off with 12ft and onshore winds. The final bright spot is Friday (21st August). The morning shows 12ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a clean cross-off wind from the SSE at 12 mph. The energy is 6709, and the comment says “marginal” but the wind is clean. The afternoon of the 21st looks even better with 13ft SW swell and the same cross-off wind, giving a solid 9588 in energy. That’s a promising finish, but it’s a long way out.

So, bottom line: if you’re an expert, Friday the 14th of August is your day. The Thursday the 13th is a close second for the light wind. The rest of the week is either too big, too windy, or just plain messy. The second week has a couple of glimmers on the 21st, but it’s a wait-and-see. Stay patient, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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