Oilies Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Oilies over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s a pretty mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of small, ordinary surf to kick things off, but there’s a real standout session locked in for the second week that’ll get the blood pumping. Don’t get too excited about the first week, though. There’s a gap of several days where you’d be better off doing something else.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, August 8th. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the south, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (91). On the plus side, it’s glassy with a light northerly breeze, so the water will be clean, but you’re really just looking at knee-high dribble. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about there.

Sunday afternoon, August 9th, shows a bit more promise. The swell ticks up to 3ft from the east-northeast, period stretches to 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to moderate (241). We’ve got a clean cross-offshore wind from the north-northwest, so it’ll be a bit more fun. Still not a standout, but a solid session for the patient surfer.

The real deal, the one you’ve been waiting for, hits on Thursday morning, August 13th. The swell cranks up to 8ft from the south-southwest with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a powerful 1184, so there’s serious grunt in the water. That’s a heavy, powerful wave, and with a clean, gentle offshore wind from the west-southwest, it’s going to be a thing of beauty. This is for experienced surfers only – the size and energy will be too much for beginners. The afternoon session on the same day is also a cracker, with 7ft from the south, a longer 11-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is still very strong (910). If you’re a competent surfer, this is the absolute best on offer.

After that, it tapers off. Friday morning, August 14th, is still good with 4ft and glassy conditions, but the energy drops back to 289. The rest of the second week is a mix of onshore winds, small swell, and questionable conditions. The swell direction stays mostly from the south or southeast, but the period and wind just aren’t cooperating. The week of the 20th looks like a write-off for a decent paddle, with tiny waves and weak energy.

For the standouts, forget the early stuff. The clear winner is Thursday, August 13th, especially the morning session. That 8ft south-southwest swell with clean offshore wind is the real deal. The afternoon is almost as good. If you’ve got the skills, that’s your window. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty out.

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