Panoramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Panoramas over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you — it’s a tough stretch. The 16-day window kicks off Thursday afternoon, 20 August, but there’s not much to get excited about until we hit the following week. Most of the first week is a write-off: small swell, cross-onshore winds, and a lot of time with the combined energy sitting weak — mostly under 100 (57–124 range). The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 72°F, about 2°F above average.

Now, if you’re really keen, there are a couple of mornings that offer a tiny window. Saturday 22 August morning has glassy conditions with 2ft NW swell, period a short 7 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 67. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Monday 24 August morning is another glassy chance with a 3ft NW swell, period lifting to 11 seconds, and moderate energy reading 204 — that longer period means the sets will have a bit more push, but it’s still small. Tuesday 25 August morning is also glassy with 3ft NW swell at 9 seconds, energy moderate at 98. These are your best early options, but none are standouts.

Then things get a bit more interesting heading into the end of the first week. Friday 28 August afternoon shows a jump to 5ft NW swell (8 seconds) with a combined energy of 588 — that’s moderate energy, but the wind is light cross-onshore, so expect some texture. It’s marginal, but the size is there. The best of the whole outlook, if you can wait, is Saturday 29 August afternoon: 5ft NW swell, period 9 seconds, energy up to 758, and light cross-onshore wind. That’s the most energy in the whole run, and the swell is solid. It’s still only a marginal call due to the wind, but it’s the pick of the lot.

Beyond that, from Sunday 30 August through to the end of the window on 4 September, it drops back to mostly poor surf. Swell hangs around 3ft to 5ft, but winds are cross or cross-onshore, and energy drops off again. Nothing worth chasing in that second week.

So, if I had to point you to one true standout, it’s that Saturday 29 August afternoon at Panoramas. 5ft NW, decent period, and the most wave energy (758) you’ll see in this stretch. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best on offer. The mornings with glassy conditions earlier in the week are your backup if you can’t wait.

Keep an eye on the forecasts — it’s been a lean run, but it never stays poor for long.

Rusty.

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