Pelican Watch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, this is a tough one. The surf is pretty much missing in action for the whole outlook. The only break we’ve got to talk about is Pelican Watch, and the numbers don’t lie – it’s a lean run. There’s a real gap here, with nothing worth chasing right from the start. The first few days are a write-off: tiny swell, poor conditions, and just no energy. You’re looking at a *long* dry spell until we start to see a hint of life around Sunday the 9th of August.

Sunday morning (9th) is the first time we see something even close to surfable, but it’s still very ordinary. We’re talking about a small 2ft swell from the southeast, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is only 53 (weak), so there’s not much push. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSW, so it’ll be clean, but the waves will be tiny and gutless. This is beginner territory, if you’re desperate for a paddle. Crowds are likely here, so expect some company on the small, weak waves.

After that little blip, it goes back to near-flatness for days. Tiny scraps of swell, mostly under 2ft, with poor conditions and hardly any energy. The wind does go offshore a few times, like on the 12th and 13th, but with swell barely registering, it’s just a pretty-looking, flat ocean.

Thursday the 20th of August is the one that almost gets interesting. We see a moderate combined energy of 104 (moderate), with a 2ft swell from the southeast, and that period jumps up to 10 seconds. That’s a longer-period groundswell. The wind is cross-off from the SW, keeping it clean. This is the standout of the whole outlook – but it’s still small. The longer period (10 seconds) means the wave shape will be better, but at a beach break like this, a longer period can make it a bit straight. It’s still only 2ft, so it’s a mellow session for all levels. Because it’s so far out, take this one with a grain of salt – things can change.

From the 21st onwards, it fades again. A tiny bump on the 22nd with 3ft and 95 energy (weak to moderate) but the wind (16 mph) will be up, keeping it clean but small.

If you’re a kite surfer, the few days with stronger wind and even tiny swell might look more interesting than paddling. But for a surfer? This is a tough stretch. The water temp is 82°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least it’s warm for the wait.

Rusty.

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