Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in feet and miles.

Honestly, mate, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no dramas there.

The first few days are a bit of a mess. Tuesday the 8th is looking at rain and a messy 7ft SSW swell, but with a cross-shore wind, it'll be choppy. The energy is strong at 2916 (moderate to strong), but that wind ruins it. Wednesday the 9th is a similar story with a 8ft SSW swell, still cross-shore, still not clean. That 8ft mark is getting big for the average bloke, and with the wind, it's not a good look. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are more of the same – cross-shore chop and storms. We're looking at three or four days of this.

Now, there's a bit of a window. Saturday morning the 12th, the wind swings to a cross-offshore angle from the ESE at 9 mph, and the swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the SW. The report says "clean" – that's the word we like. The period is a bit shorter at 14 seconds, but it's a window. Sunday morning the 13th looks similar, with a cross-offshore breeze and a 6ft SW swell. The period jumps to a solid 18 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. That’s a good, long-period swell that will wrap into Pererenan nicely. The energy is strong at 2554 (moderate to strong). The wind stays clean through the morning. This is where it gets good. Remember, with a long period like that, the sets will be more spaced out, but the rides will be longer.

Monday morning the 14th is another clean morning with a cross-offshore and a 6ft SW swell. That's three mornings in a row looking good. The crowds at Pererenan are often there, so expect some company.

The middle of the week drops off. The swell size dips, and the wind goes back to cross-shore for a few days. The energy drops to the 1000-1500 range, so it's just moderate.

But hold on. Check out the end of the run. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd. We're looking at some proper energy. On Tuesday morning, the swell is 7ft from the SSW, but the combined energy jumps to a massive 3810 (strong to very strong). The period is 17 seconds, so it's another long-period groundswell. The wind is cross-shore, unfortunately, so it’s not perfect. But with that much energy, it's going to be powerful. Wednesday the 23rd keeps the big numbers: 8ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and energy at 3447. Again, the wind is cross-shore, so it's a bit of a shame. That's a lot of water moving, and it's a beast. For the experts, it's a go. For the weekend warriors, it's a proper look-out session.

If I had to pick the best, I'd say Saturday morning the 12th through Monday morning the 14th. That's your cleanest window with solid, manageable swell. The long-period swell on Sunday the 13th is the standout for quality. The end of the run on the 22nd and 23rd has more power, but the cross-wind takes the shine off it. It's a lot of energy (3810), but not clean. For kites, maybe that's your ticket, but for a paddle, hit the early sessions.

Rusty.

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