Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a raw, powerful, and pretty wild 16-day window ahead for the Noises, a reef setup that’s strictly for the advanced crew. This isn’t a beginner’s game.

The ocean is in a fierce mood right from the get-go. We’re talking about a massive, long-period swell from the WSW that’s packing a serious punch. The combined swell energy is sitting at a staggering 6972 (moderate) on Tuesday afternoon, but it’s about to get much, much bigger. This is serious, heavy water.

The best of the first week is shaping up for Wednesday, August 5th. The morning sees a 16 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is coming from the WSW at 9 mph. Conditions are marginal with some rain, but the raw energy is there with a combined energy of 11376 (strong wave energy). The afternoon looks even better with a lighter NW wind at 6 mph, making it a cross-on breeze. The 16 ft swell is still cranking, and the energy is 11797 (strong wave energy). This is the standout window for the first week – big, powerful, and for experts only.

The next few days, from Thursday August 6th through to Sunday August 9th, are a write-off. The wind is howling onshore or cross-onshore at 16 to 25 mph, trashing what would otherwise be a massive, clean swell. The 23 ft swell on Saturday, August 8th, is absolutely monstrous, but with a SW cross-onshore wind at 25 mph, it’s a washing machine. That’s not for paddling, that’s for kite surfers only.

The pattern starts to shift towards the second week. Monday, August 10th, brings a clear sky and a solid 15 ft to 18 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is a fresh S/SSW cross-shore at 19 mph, making the surface lumpy. It’s a marginal call, but the energy is still strong (7274 to 14236). Tuesday, August 11th, is similar with a WSW onshore wind, making it a tough session.

The next big event is a double-header on Saturday, August 15th. Another pulse of 18 ft SW swell with a 16-second period is forecast. The wind is onshore from the W at 19 mph, which is a shame, but the energy is huge (16762 and 16902 – very strong wave energy). This is a long-range promise, so treat it with a bit of caution, but it’s the second standout of the forecast.

After that, the swell eases off through the 17th, 18th, and 19th. The last day we see is Wednesday, August 19th, with a 16 ft SW swell and a W near-gale force wind at 31 mph. That’s a full-on storm warning.

The water temperature at the start of the forecast is a balmy 67°F, which is a touch warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. That’s a nice bonus.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are Wednesday, August 5th for the first week, and keep an eye on Saturday, August 15th for the second week. This is a powerful, heavy reef break for advanced surfers only. The conditions are often blown out, but when the wind drops, the Noises is a proper beast.

Rusty.

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