Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s going to be a real ride.

The water is sitting at 66°, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. No major dramas there.

The first week is pretty rough, to be honest. The swell is pumping, but the wind is all over the shop. Saturday the 15th kicks off with a solid 8ft WSW swell, but the NNE cross-offshore wind at 19 mph makes it a bit of a struggle to find clean lines. It’s surfable, but it’s not pretty. That trend continues through Sunday the 16th with a bigger 10ft WSW swell, but the wind is up again at 19 mph, making it messy.

Monday the 17th through Thursday the 20th is a write-off. We’re looking at 13ft to 16ft of heavy, messy swell with strong onshore and cross-onshore winds. The wave energy is massive, but the quality is poor. This is big, unruly water, and frankly, it looks more like a kite session than a paddle surf. Forget it.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window opens on Friday the 21st. The morning is the real gem. We’ve got a 12ft SW swell, but crucially, the wind swings light and cross-offshore from the NE at just 6 mph. The water is clean, the swell has a solid 14-second period, and the energy is still hefty. This is the best it’s going to get for a while—clean, powerful, and for the experienced crew only. The crowds at Noises can sometimes be an issue, but on a Friday morning with conditions like this, it should be manageable.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd offer some decent consolation. Saturday is still clean-ish with a 10ft SW swell and light winds, but the cross-onshore component takes a little shine off. Sunday morning, the 23rd, is a real surprise—a 10ft SW swell with glassy conditions and a light W wind. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is respectable and the 15-second period means proper groundswell lines.

Moving into the second week, things get wild again. Monday the 24th onwards is a story of strong winds and massive swell. By Tuesday the 25th, we’re looking at a monstrous 21ft SW swell with energy readings through the roof. That is strictly for experts only, and even then, the cross-shore wind will make it a battle. It’s just too big for this break.

The last real chance for a surf comes on Thursday the 27th morning. The swell has dropped to a manageable 8ft from the SW, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the NE. It’s clean, the energy is down, and it’s a good, solid session for experienced surfers. After that, Friday the 28th is a bit smaller but still clean, and then Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are blown out again with strong onshore winds and big, messy swell.

So, to sum it up: the absolute best surf on offer is Friday morning, August 21st. Clean, powerful, and with that sweet offshore wind. Sunday morning, the 23rd, is a close second for those who love a glassy session. The rest of the period is either too small, too messy, or simply too big.

Rusty.

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