Norman Bay (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Norman Bay over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty much a write-off for paddle surfing. We’ve got a long-period SW groundswell coming through, but it’s getting hammered by strong winds. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird there.

We’ve got a real gap here. Nothing worth paddling out for until Saturday the 8th of August. That’s your first real look-in. The swell is small, around 3ft, but it’s a clean, long-period SW groundswell (16 seconds) and the wind is light and offshore from the NE. That’s a glassy, clean setup. The combined wave energy is moderate (382). It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it’s perfect for a longboard or a funboard. Just keep in mind that crowds can pop up here sometimes.

Sunday the 9th is a bit of a step down. The swell drops and we get some light rain, but the wind is still cross-offshore. It’s marginal, so not a total loss, but definitely not as good as Saturday.

Then we get smashed. Monday the 10th through to the start of the following week is a write-off. The swell gets big, over 8ft, and the wind goes berserk. The energy readings are huge (1179 to 3643) but it’s all blown out. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it’s likely a mess. Honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle surf session.

The swell drops back down through the week, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. It’s rough and lumpy. There’s a glimmer of hope on Monday the 17th of August afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SW. The energy is light (251) and the conditions are “ordinary,” but it’s surfable. Not a standout, but a session.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday the 18th of August. Morning and afternoon, it’s game on. The swell is 3ft from the SW, with a 14-second period. The wind is glassy in the morning, turning light offshore in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (301). The conditions are described as “good” and “clean.” This is your best bet for the whole forecast. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, clean, and with a light crowd. That’s a winner.

The 19th of August has a nice glassy afternoon, but the swell is a bit smaller. The 20th and 21st are back to being choppy and messy.

So, overall: a slow start, a big gap, a brutal mid-week, but a couple of nice windows. The 18th of August is the one to aim for. Keep an eye on the 8th for a smaller, fun session too.

Rusty.

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