Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the upcoming swell window for our little slice of paradise.

We've got a solid run of surf on the cards, kicking off this Friday the 14th of August. It's not all perfect, so let's break it down.

Things start a bit average. Friday morning is cloudy with a moderate cross-onshore breeze, making for choppy conditions. The swell is a decent 6ft from the WSW with a 15-second period, but the wind is messing it up. That afternoon stays pretty marginal too.

Now, Saturday the 15th is where we get our first real taste. Saturday morning will be glassy with that same solid 6ft WSW groundswell. We're talking clean, lined-up waves for the experienced crew. Saturday afternoon holds up with clean conditions and the swell bumps up slightly to 7ft. This is a good window.

Sunday the 16th sees the breeze picking up again, making it messy. We then get a few days of solid, but not perfect, conditions. Monday the 17th has a bit more size, hitting 8ft, but the wind is questionable.

The standout is shaping up for Tuesday the 18th of August. We get a full day of clean conditions. Tuesday morning the wind is offshore from the SSE with a light breeze, and a clean 6ft WSW swell with a 12-second period. It's got moderate wave energy (1814) and it'll be a dream for the advanced surfer. Tuesday afternoon keeps the clean lines as the swell builds to 8ft.

The quality continues through Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, before we get a bit of a lull in quality on Friday the 21st, though the swell sticks around. On Saturday the 22nd, things get big and messy with a 10ft SW swell, but it's blown out.

Now, look ahead. Sunday the 23rd of August is a massive standout. Glassy conditions, dead calm wind, and a solid 10ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period (strong energy at 3389). This will be a day for experts only, with big, clean lines. It's a true session to circle on the calendar.

After that, we have a few more good days. Tuesday the 25th afternoon is interesting, with a very long-period 3ft SW groundswell at 20 seconds – that's some serious energy for a small wave. That one will be a bit tricky at the beach breaks but really fun on a good point or reef.

The end of the run is huge. Saturday the 29th of August looks exceptional for expert surfers. We're looking at a 15ft SW swell with a 14-second period and a clean offshore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 7087. That's a serious, serious swell event. For the average surfer, this is a day to watch from the cliff. For the experienced chargers, it’s an absolute dream forecast that is still a couple of weeks out, so keep an eye on it.

The water is currently a cold 55°F, which is much colder than usual for this time of year, so don't forget the rubber.

Keep an eye on the calendar, and get ready.

Rusty.

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