Panoramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Panoramas has in store for us. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, with some real clean windows but also plenty of onshore chop to dodge.

Overall, we’re looking at a run of small, playful waves from the northwest. The water’s sitting at a balmy 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus. The big story is the wind. When it goes glassy, the place will be fun for a longboard or a fish, but when that westerly wind kicks in, it turns into a choppy mess.

Friday the 11th is where you want to be. A nice glassy morning with light SW winds at 3 mph, and 3ft of northwest swell. It’s not big, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be clean and fun. The combined energy is weak (87), but the conditions make it worthwhile. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops.

Saturday the 12th looks like a solid repeat of Friday. Glassy all day with that same playful 3ft NW swell. A great little dawny session for anyone who can get out.

Sunday the 13th is a write-off. Strong cross-offshore wind in the morning and onshore slop in the afternoon. The swell drops right down, so don’t bother.

Monday the 14th has a tricky morning. A very small, long-period groundswell (13 seconds) rolls in at 1ft. That long period will give it some shape, but it’s tiny. It’s best left for the point break setups, not the beach. The combined energy is still weak (95). The afternoon gets messy.

The rest of the first week is a struggle. The westerly wind just won’t quit during the afternoons, and the swell stays small. Thursday the 17th has a glassy morning with a slight bump in energy (128), but it’s still just 3ft.

Now, for the long-range look. Friday the 18th morning is a standout. Glassy conditions again with a 3ft NW swell, but this one has some extra grunt with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy hits 165, which is moderate. It’s the best combo of the whole outlook, but we’re a week out, so treat it as promising.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are more of the same – clean mornings, messy afternoons, small surf.

After that, we hit a real flat spell. From Monday the 21st through to Thursday the 25th, the swell drops to barely a ripple. You’ll see 1ft to 2ft on the charts, but honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The energy numbers are in the dumps.

There is a glimmer at the very end. Saturday the 26th sees a long-period (14 seconds) northwest swell arrive, pushing 3ft with a solid combined energy of 278. But the wind is cross-shore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon. That long period will need a reef or point to show its best, and the wind might spoil the party.

The best bet for this whole forecast is the glassy morning of Friday the 18th – it has the best blend of clean conditions and moderate energy. The Saturday the 12th is a close second for pure glassy fun.

Rusty, signing off.

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