Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like we've got a solid run of swell coming in for Pererenan, but there's a bit of a trade-off with the wind that you'll need to keep an eye on. The first real surf on offer kicks off on Saturday the 22nd of August, so we're straight into it.

Alright, let's get the picture. The water's sitting at a balmy 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The early part of the week, from Saturday the 22nd through to Monday the 24th, we're looking at some decent groundswell from the SSW, with sizes around 6ft to 7ft and a period of 15 to 16 seconds – that's proper long-period energy, which generally means good shape and power. The combined energy is moderate to strong (2204, 2035, 2303, 1815, 1741). The problem is the wind. It's a moderate cross-shore from the SE at 12 mph, creating a bit of a cross-chop. It's not terrible, but it's not the cleanest either. The morning sessions on Sunday the 23rd and Tuesday the 25th look a bit cleaner with a cross-offshore breeze, which is a nice little window. The swell is still over 5ft, so it's not a beginner's session, but it's manageable for intermediates.

The real standout window is shaping up from Friday the 28th of August through to the start of September. That's the one to circle. The swell is still coming from the SSW, but it's packing more punch. Friday morning the 28th we've got a solid 8ft swell with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 3823 (strong). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the SSE at 9 mph, which is a lot more manageable. This is serious wave energy. With the swell over 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only; it's going to be a big, powerful day at the beach-and-reef setup. The following days, from the 29th of August through to the 2nd of September, keep the size around 5ft to 7ft, with the gentle cross-shore wind holding, making for much cleaner, more surfable conditions. The energy remains strong (1626 to 3105). The best bet for a clean, powerful session would be the morning of Friday the 28th or the Tuesday afternoon of the 1st of September.

The crowds at Pererenan are often a factor, so expect company, especially when the surf is good. The break is consistent, which is a good sign. The swell direction is SSW, which is right in the wheelhouse for this spot that loves a SW swell.

Look, later in the second week, around the 5th and 6th of September, the swell drops off a bit, and the wind gets a little more onshore, so it's less exciting. The energy drops to moderate levels (around 1181 to 1214). There's a solid 16-day window of surf here, but the real sweet spot is that late August to early September stretch.

Rusty, signing off.

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