Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, but it’s not all plain sailing. The first few days are a bit of a write-off – the swell is there but the conditions are marginal, and the scores are low. It’s not until we hit the start of August that things really start to cook, so you’ll need to be patient.

The first real chance to wet a line comes on Saturday, 1st August, at Pererenan. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSW with a long 18-second period, and the wind goes light and offshore from the ESE – you’re looking at clean, open faces. The combined energy is strong at 2575, and it’s an exposed spot, so it’ll cop the full brunt. This is for experienced surfers though, as it’s a bit too big for beginners. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 80°, and the crowd factor is “often” so expect company.

If you can hold out, Sunday, 2nd August, is another cracker. The afternoon session sees 7ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and clean offshore winds. The energy is very strong at 3124, and it’s a consistent, exposed beach and reef break. The morning is a little more cross-shore, but the afternoon is where it’s at. Both the 1st and 2nd are standouts, with the 2nd afternoon possibly the pick of the bunch.

From Monday, 3rd August, the swell drops a touch but stays solid – 6ft to 8ft range through to the 8th. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross-shore, so expect some chop but still rideable. The longer period swells (15 to 18 seconds) are groundswells, which will give nice shape but longer lulls – best for the point and reef sections. The 5th morning has a clean 8ft from the SSW, and the 8th morning has a clean 7ft, both decent options for the experienced crew.

The early part of the window, from 24th July to 31st, is pretty tough. The swell is small (3ft to 4ft) and the wind is often cross or cross-off, but the conditions are labelled “marginal” with low scores. The 30th and 31st mornings have a bit more energy (1127 and 1480) with clean conditions, but it’s not the standout you’d paddle out for. The period from 24th to 31st is a bit of a gap – you’ll have to wait for the real action.

For the kite surfers, the 26th and 27th July have 7ft to 8ft SE swell with strong cross-off winds, but the short period (8-9 seconds) and chop make it more interesting for kite than paddle.

Overall, 1st and 2nd August are your best bets – get in the water then.

Rusty.

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