Orofara Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Orofara Beach.

Straight up, the next few days are pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf ahead, with hardly anything worth paddling out for until the second week. From Tuesday, 4th August right through to Sunday, 10th August, it’s a write-off. The swell is small, weak, and mostly from the east with short 8-second periods, and the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, making for choppy, messy conditions. The wave energy is low, hovering around 100 to 200 (combined energy between 66 and 597), so not much to work with.

Things start to look a little more interesting from Monday, 11th August. The swell picks up to 8 ft from the east, with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 1076 (strong). The wind is cross-offshore from the ESE, so the surf will be clean. But with that size, it’s getting into expert territory—over 8 ft is only for the experienced crew. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

By Wednesday, 13th August, we see a bit of a change. The swell drops to 6 ft from the ENE, still 9-second period, and the wind swings to a light northerly, becoming offshore by the afternoon. The energy is moderate at 515. This is the best window in the whole outlook—smaller, cleaner, and more manageable. The break is a point break, so it handles the longer period better than a beach break would. Orofara Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, but with the swell around 6 ft, it’s still fine for most. Be aware crowds can pop up sometimes here.

After that, the wind picks up again from the southeast, staying strong and cross-offshore through the rest of the week, but the swell drops right off. By Sunday, 16th August, we’re down to 1 ft of WNW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, but the energy is only moderate (231), and the wind is strong, making it feel more like a novelty than a proper session. The last glimmer is on Wednesday, 19th August, when we get a tiny 3 ft east swell, glassy conditions, but only 6-second period, so it’s weak and a bit messy.

Best bet? If you’re keen, pencil in the afternoon of Wednesday, 13th August. Offshore wind, 6 ft of ENE swell, and the point should be offering clean, rideable waves. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only real highlight in the 16-day window.

Rusty.

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