Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Pererenan.

Alright, straight up, this is a long stretch of surf that’s on the cards, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The forecast starts with small to moderate swell and a lot of cross-shore wind, which means the waves won’t be as clean as we’d like. We’ve got a solid pulse of groundswell coming through that will keep things running, but the quality is touch-and-go. The standout window looks like it’s shaping up for the second week, especially around the 15th of August, where the swell really winds up.

Monday the 3rd kicks off with a 6ft SSW swell at 15 seconds from the south, but the wind is a cross-shore 9 mph from the SE, so it’s a bit choppy. The wave energy is moderate (1465). Not the best start, but there’s some size. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th see similar conditions: 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, with 14-15 second periods, and cross-offshore winds in the mornings that keep things clean. The energy is moderate (1302 to 1672). Thursday the 6th gives us a jump: 7ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze (16 mph ESE). The energy is strong (2534). This is a good pick for a confident surfer, but it’s getting into that more powerful range, so it’s not for beginners.

Then Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th bring the swell up to 8ft, again from the SSW, with periods hitting 16-17 seconds. The wind is cross-shore or cross-off, so the mornings are cleaner. The energy is strong (3076 to 3617). This is where the swell is getting serious, and the period is long, so these waves will have a lot of push, but they’ll be a bit shifty on the beach break. It’s a better option for the more experienced crew.

Now, the real standout is the period from the 10th to the 15th of August. Monday the 10th has a 5ft swell in the morning, but the afternoon jumps to 8ft with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is very strong (4281). The wind is light, so it’s a good sign. But the true highlight hits on Tuesday the 11th: a 10ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze (9 mph ESE) in the morning. The energy is very strong (3895). That’s a big, powerful swell. And then on Saturday the 15th, we get another 10ft SSW swell, with a 17-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind (16 mph ESE). The energy is very strong (4607 to 5464). That’s the best on offer. The water temp is about 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

A quick note: the swell direction is SSW, which is the optimum for Pererenan, so it’s hitting the right spot. But because the period is long (over 15 seconds), these waves can be a bit straight and fast on the beach break, so it’s a bit of a caveat. The crowds are “often” here, so you won’t be alone.

The conditions fade a bit after the 16th, with the swell dropping to 4ft to 8ft, and the wind staying cross-shore, so the quality dips. The energy is still moderate to strong (1605 to 2632), but the edge is off.

Look, if you want the best, point your board at the 11th and 15th of August. That’s the heavy stuff. The mornings are the cleanest. The rest of the period is consistent, but you’ll be working for it. For the early days, it’s more of a fun-size wave, but it’s still worth a paddle.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty

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