Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Noises, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. This is an advanced reef break that needs a very specific window to be at its best, and we’ve got a few absolute gems, but plenty of days that are just a write-off for a paddle.

The best of the whole period arrives on Thursday morning, August 13th. Noises will be pumping with a 15 ft swell from the southwest (16-second period) and glassy conditions with a light northwesterly breeze. The combined swell energy is pumping hard at 9419, so that’s a powerful, long-period groundswell. The water temp anomaly is about average for this time of year. This is an expert-only wave at that size with that energy—perfect for the crew who know the reef. Don’t expect many people out there with this kind of juice, especially as it’s a spot that can get crowded sometimes.

Friday morning, August 14th, is also a standout. The swell drops slightly to 11 ft, still from the southwest, with a 16-second period. The wind goes cross-offshore from the north-northeast at 6 mph, keeping the surface clean. The energy reading is 6148, still strong. This is top-shelf Noises, a wave for the experienced surfer who wants power and shape, though a smaller pack might be sneaking out now.

From Friday afternoon through the weekend, the quality drops sharply as onshore winds and a declining swell make it messy. Saturday and Sunday offer surfable 8 ft to 10 ft waves, but with moderate to fresh breezes, it’s not the place to be unless you’re kiting.

Monday, August 17th, could have been the biggest day of the run, with a 13 ft west swell at 17 seconds, but the wind is howling onshore at 28 mph, and the energy is huge at 17388. That’s too big and blown out for a paddle; the reef will be a washing machine. The same goes for Tuesday morning, August 18th—an 18 ft southwest swell with onshore winds. This is kite-surfing territory if anything.

From Wednesday, August 19th, through Friday, August 21st, it’s a run of poor conditions. Strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy seas keep the scores at zero. The swell is there (11 ft to 15 ft), but the wind is just too nasty.

We get a glimmer on Saturday, August 22nd, in the afternoon with an 8 ft southwest swell and a very long 19-second period, but the wind is onshore, and it’s only a ‘questionable tide’ kind of session. Not the one.

The long-range looks a bit better. On Monday afternoon, August 24th, the swell drops to 4 ft but with a 20-second period from the west-southwest and glassy conditions. That’s a clean, small-groundswell session for experienced surfers. The combined energy is only 2096, so it’s weak, but the glass-off makes it worth a look.

Tuesday, August 25th, sees a new pulse—a 13 ft west-southwest swell with an 18-second period and light cross-offshore winds (north-northwest at 6 mph). That’s a solid mid-range option with energy at 10153. It’s not the classic glass-off but it will hold up well.

Wednesday, August 26th, is similar: a 13 ft swell from the west-southwest, 16 seconds, with a very light cross-onshore from the south-southwest. The energy is 7278. It’s glassy enough to be fun, but the magic window from the 13th and 14th will be hard to beat.

After that, the end of the run gets smaller and less reliable, with onshore winds picking up again through the 27th and 28th. The 28th has a 10 ft southwest swell but strong cross-shore winds—a pass for me.

So, if you’re an expert, you lock in Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th. The long-range Tuesday the 25th is a promising second option but less certain at this distance. For everyone else, the 24th gives you a clean, small wave window on the glass. Otherwise, this is a period with some serious energy, but you have to pick your moment.

Rusty.

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