Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and settle in, because I’ve been staring at the charts for Off The Wall and there’s a proper run of surf coming our way. It’s a reef break, advanced territory, and it’s fairly consistent, so it’s not just a flash in the pan.

We kick off on Thursday the 6th of August. The water is sitting at 56°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a notable chill, so you’ll be wanting a thicker suit. The swell is a meaty 12 ft out of the WSW, with a 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a massive 3611, which is seriously strong. Thursday morning sees a gentle offshore breeze from the SE, keeping things clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, but at 12 ft, it’s strictly for the experts. The afternoon stays good with a similar 12 ft swell and a moderate offshore from the SSE, still clean.

Friday the 7th looks like the real standout of this first week. Morning glass is almost perfect: a 10 ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ENE, barely a breath. The energy is at 4078. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s going to be setting up some proper lines on the reef. This is your best bet for the best waves of the opening run. The afternoon turns a little tricky with a cross-shore wind, but the swell stays solid at 12 ft.

Saturday the 8th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning drops to 8 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore from the north, putting a bit of bump on it. The afternoon sees the wind swing back to a cross-offshore from the south at 15 mph, with the swell lifting back to 12 ft and a 14-second period, dumping a massive 5000 energy into the reef. It’s clean, but that wind is moderate, so it’s not as pristine as Friday.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off for the purist. The swell is still 12 ft, but the wind is screaming from the SSE at 25 mph. Morning is cross-offshore, but that’s a strong breeze making it a battle. The afternoon is offshore, but at that speed, it’s going to be hard to even paddle into the wave. At this size and wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

We get a bit of a breather from Monday the 10th through to Tuesday the 11th. The swell drops to around 4 ft to 5 ft, with cleaner conditions and lighter winds. It’s still surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 12th. The swell jumps back to 6 ft from the SW, but look at that period: 18 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is 2459. The wind is light and cross-off from the ENE. This is the kind of swell that will wrap perfectly into the reef, offering long, lined-up waves. It’s excellent for experienced surfers and a serious contender for the best of the whole outlook.

The rest of the second week keeps a solid pulse. Thursday the 13th holds 8 ft SW swell with a 16-second period, clean in the morning. Friday the 14th drops a little to 6 ft, and the wind gets a bit cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th look onshore and choppy, with the swell around 7 ft, but the wind is messy. Not great.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th see a return of cleaner conditions with an 8 ft swell, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s not the best quality.

The final chapter looks promising. On Thursday the 20th, the swell drops to 5 ft, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the SSE, making for clean, fun waves. The energy is 958, so it’s moderate.

But the absolute final standout is on Friday the 21st of August. Morning sees a 8 ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is dead glassy. Absolutely flat, no wind. The energy is 2226. The afternoon then cranks up to a 10 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and a colossal 5155 energy. The forecast says it’s exceptional for expert surfers. That afternoon session two weeks out looks like a real treat, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your fingers crossed.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday the 7th morning for the perfect combo of size and glass, and Wednesday the 12th morning for that dreamy 18-second groundswell. The Friday the 21st afternoon is a distant promise of a monster.

Rusty.

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