Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell hitting Pererenan, but there’s a catch – the wind is going to be a constant cross-off or cross breeze, which is a bit of a buzzkill. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The first few days are the pick of the lot, with the biggest, cleanest energy, but it’s not really a beginner’s playground.

Tuesday the 14th kicks things off with a decent SSW swell. Morning sees 6 ft at 17 seconds, with a clean cross-off breeze from the ESE at 12 mph. The combined energy is pumping at 2448, which is proper strong. The afternoon bumps up to 7 ft, but the wind stays the same, keeping it clean. This is a long period groundswell, so expect some proper lines and a bit of a wait between sets, but the shape should be good. It’s a bit on the bigger side though – over 5 ft, so it’s not one for the groms to be messing around on.

Wednesday the 15th is very similar, with 7 ft in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW with that same 12 mph cross-off ESE wind. Energy is still strong, dropping from 2127 to 1737. Again, clean, but the same caveat applies for the less experienced.

Thursday the 16th is where things start to get a little more manageable. The swell drops to 5 ft in the morning, still a long 15 seconds, and the energy is still moderate to strong at 1178. The wind is cross-off and clean. This is a solid day for an intermediate surfer.

Now, the standout window looks like the first few days of this week. The conditions are cleaner, the swell is bigger, and the energy is highest. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are the ones to circle on the calendar. Just be aware that Pererenan can get crowded, so you’ll be sharing the peak.

The second week starts to fade. From Friday the 17th, we see a drop in size and a bit more chop in the afternoons. The swell hangs around 4 ft to 5 ft for a few days, but the wind turns more cross, and the energy drops. It’s still surfable, but nowhere near the quality of the first few days.

The weekend of the 20th and 21st sees a slight spike back to 7 ft on Monday the 20th, but the wind is straight cross, and the energy is strong (2635), so it’s going to be a bit of a battle. Probably more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on that day.

After that, it’s a slow fade. From the 22nd through to the 29th, the swell drops below 5 ft, and the energy dribbles down to below 1000. By the 27th and 28th, the swell is down to 2 ft and 2 ft, and the conditions are described as poor. There’s a slight uptick in period on the 29th, but it’s still small.

So, to sum it up: get on it early. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are your best shots for quality, clean, powerful waves. After that, it’s a waiting game for the next pulse.

Rusty.

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