Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s in store for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off with a bit of a wait. There’s nothing that’s really firing right now, but the wait won’t be long. The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday afternoon, the 12th of August, at Pererenan. The swell is going to be a solid 7ft, pushing in from the SSW, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the southeast, so it’s going to be a bit of a battle with a cross-chop. The combined energy is strong, reading 2043, so there’s a lot of water moving around, but the conditions are marginal. It’s a beach and reef setup, so it’s not going to be a total washout, but it’s not the pick of the week.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Thursday morning the 13th of August. We’re looking at a bigger 8ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 17 seconds. The wind is offshore from the east-southeast, making for clean, glassy faces. The energy is pumping at 3894. This is the kind of morning that gets the heart racing. The water temp is a balmy 79°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Just keep in mind that with an 8ft swell and a long period, this is for experienced surfers only. The crowds at Pererenan can be a problem, so get there early.

The conditions stay mixed through the rest of the week. Friday the 14th drops a bit in size, with a 8ft SSW swell in the morning, and the wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s not as clean as Thursday. The energy is still strong at 2927. Saturday and Sunday (15th and 16th) see the swell hanging around the 7ft to 7ft mark, but the wind stays cross-shore, so expect a bit of chop. The energy is still strong, sitting between 2000 and 2900.

Now, Monday the 17th of August morning is another one to keep an eye on. The swell drops to 5ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore from the east-southeast, and it’s clean. The energy is moderate at 1031. The comment says excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s smaller, but cleaner.

The pattern for the rest of the window is a mix of clean and bumpy conditions. Tuesday the 18th has a clean afternoon session, with a 7ft SSW swell and cross-offshore wind. Wednesday the 19th is interesting: an 8ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period and clean cross-offshore wind in the afternoon. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. The energy is massive at 4354. This is another one for the experts only. The swell direction is SSW, which is spot on for Pererenan.

The following week, from the 20th onwards, we see a few more clean mornings, like the 20th and 22nd, with solid 8ft to 10ft SSW and SW swells, but the wind is a moderate breeze. The energy stays strong, often over 3000. The 24th of August Monday afternoon is a smaller but clean option with 6ft swell and cross-offshore wind. The energy is moderate at 2064.

The final few days, from the 25th to the 27th, see the swell dropping back to 5ft to 6ft, with clean conditions on the mornings of the 26th and 27th. The energy is moderate, around 1000 to 1500.

Overall, the standout sessions are the early mornings with cross-offshore wind. The Thursday the 13th morning is the best of the best, with a big, clean, long-period groundswell. The Wednesday the 19th afternoon is also a serious contender for the experienced crew. Don’t expect perfection every day, but there are enough windows of clean surf to keep you busy.

Rusty.

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