Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Noises over the next couple of weeks.

We’re kicking off with a serious dose of winter swell. The first week is a real mixed bag of massive, powerful SW groundswell and clean conditions that are pretty much out of reach for most. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a noticeable 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a warmer paddle than you’d expect. The real standout window is a very narrow one, but it’s a beauty.

The first few days are a washout for paddling. Swell is huge. Saturday the 8th starts with a 23ft SW swell and a period of 15 seconds, carrying a massive 21895 combined energy units. The wind is a strong cross-onshore, and it’s blown out. Sunday the 9th drops a bit to 16ft SW, but the wind is still cross-onshore and choppy. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are in the same camp – huge swell (18ft to 21ft) and strong cross-onshore winds. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The energy is too high, and the conditions are too messy.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th see the swell drop into the 13ft to 15ft range, and the wind finally starts to ease. Thursday afternoon offers a 15ft SW swell with a 17-second period, but it’s still cross-onshore with light wind ripples. It’s better, but not great.

Now, the real highlight. The best on offer is Friday morning, the 14th of August. We get a 12ft SW groundswell, period of 16 seconds, and the wind swings to a light NNE cross-offshore at 6 mph. That’s clean. The combined energy is still a moderate 6461, but the conditions will be exceptional for expert surfers. This is a proper reef break, and with that long-period groundswell, it’ll be a freight train. It’s an advanced spot, and it’s consistent, so expect a few others out – crowds are possible.

The rest of the run into the second week is a bit of a letdown. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th have smaller 10ft to 12ft WSW swell, but the wind gets messy again. Then Monday the 17th brings another massive pulse of 20ft WSW swell with a 17-second period (18295 energy), but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. The 18th, 19th, and 20th are all blown out or too big with poor conditions. There’s a similar pattern of huge energy and messy wind all the way through to the 23rd.

To be honest, other than that Friday morning window, the whole 16-day forecast is a challenge. The consistency of the swell is there, but the quality is not. If you’re a hardcore expert, mark the 14th of August dawn patrol. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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