Panoramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s happening in the water for the next couple of weeks. The only spot on the cards is Panoramas, so let's get into it.

Honestly, the opening days are a bit of a write-off. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are seeing poor conditions with messy cross-onshore wind ripples and weak energy reading around 51 to 144 (weak to moderate). That combined swell height is only about 2 ft, so it’s just not doing much.

Tuesday the 8th morning shows a brief glimmer with absolutely glassy conditions and a long-period swell coming in from the WNW at 12 seconds. The swell is still small at 2 ft, and the wave energy has bumped up to 145 (moderate), but it’s noted as only "surfable but very ordinary." The glassy texture will make it look pretty, but there’s not enough power to get excited about. The NW swell direction is right on the money for Panoramas though, which is a beach and reef setup, and that longer period means it might have a bit more shape than the short-period junk.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th follow a pattern of glassy mornings but messy afternoons. The glassy morning on the 10th with 3 ft from the NW and a 107 (moderate) energy reading might give you a few fun little waves before the wind turns, but it’s still only a 1 out of 10 quality call.

We then hit a long lull. From Friday the 11th through to Tuesday the 16th, it’s a consistent run of “poor surf conditions” with tiny swells (1 ft to 2 ft) and mostly cross-onshore winds. The energy drops back into the weak zone (31 to 129). This is a proper flat spell. You’re better off leaving the board at home.

The standout moment, and the only real highlight in the whole 16-day run, is Thursday the 17th. The morning session is looking like the best on offer. The morning brings glassy conditions with a 3 ft swell from the NW at a nice 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 305 (strong), which is legit. It’s described as "expect good surf conditions," and it’s a 2 out of 10. The water temperature is about 71°, which is normal for the time of year. For Panoramas which is a consistent and fairly exposed break, getting a morning with glass and some decent energy is a big win. But that afternoon the cross-onshore wind will likely chop it up.

Other than that, the second week runs into another dry spell. Friday the 18th has a glassy morning but only 2 ft and weakish energy (161), and then it’s back to tiny, weak, and mostly messy conditions all the way to the end of the period on Monday the 21st. Don't hold your breath for anything else.

Bottom line: If you’re free on the morning of Thursday the 17th, that’s your window. The rest of the 16-day run is a waiting game with a big gap of flatness from the 11th through the 16th.

Stay wet.
Rusty.

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