Pererenan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer.

The first surf to get stoked about kicks off on the morning of Thursday, 30 July at Pererenan. It's a beach and reef setup, and the water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year—nothing wild there. We've got a solid 5ft groundswell rolling in from the SSW, with a period of 15 seconds. That long period means there's a heap of energy in the water, and the combined energy reading is pretty solid at 1261 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a clean cross-off from the ESE, so expect some tidy, open faces. It's a consistent spot, but be ready for crowds as it's often packed here. For a Thursday morning, this is the standout session—clean, punchy, and full of potential.

Friday morning, 31 July, the swell drops a touch to 4ft, but the period stretches out to 17 seconds. This is seriously long-period groundswell, which can make for some lined-up, powerful waves at a reefy spot like Pererenan, though it might break a bit straight at times. The wind is a light, cross-off from the SE at 15 km/h, so it'll be glassy. Another good option for those who want a more relaxed paddle.

Saturday, 1 August, sees a bit more size. The morning is 5ft, but the wind is just cross, so the surface might have a slight bump. The afternoon picks up to 6ft with an 18-second period and a combined energy of 2427 (strong wave energy)—the energy is really building. Still cross winds though. Not the cleanest, but the power is there.

Sunday, 2 August, is where it gets interesting. The morning has 7ft SSW swell, and while the wind is just cross, the *afternoon* is the call. We get 7ft of clean, lined-up swell with a cross-off breeze. The combined energy hits 2123 (strong wave energy). This is the best session of the first week. For an experienced surfer, this is heavy, powerful, and clean. Beginners should sit this one out—over 5ft gets tricky, and at 7ft, it's a step up.

The rest of the first week into the second week (Monday 3rd to Wednesday 5th August) stays in the 5ft to 6ft range, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so it's not perfect. The energy stays moderate, around 1400-1500. It's surfable, but not lighting the world on fire.

Now, a bit of a gap here for truly firing conditions, but hold onto your board.

Thursday morning, 6 August, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW with a 17-second period. The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 25 km/h, so it's clean and the combined energy rockets to 2987 (strong wave energy). This is a powerhouse session for experts only—big, long-period groundswell with a clean face. For a Thursday, it's a standout if you've got the skills.

Friday 7th through to Wednesday 12th August, the swell stays consistently between 7ft and 8ft. The wind is mostly cross, so there's a bit of chop on most sessions. The energy is strong, regularly over 2000-2600. It's a solid run of powerful surf, but that cross wind will take the shine off the perfection. The only clean break in this stretch is Tuesday afternoon, 11 August, when the swell drops to 4ft but the period is a massive 20 seconds, and the wind is cross-off. That's a weird one—tiny waves but super long period. It'll be glassy and clean, but you'll be waiting for the sets.

Thursday morning, 13 August, brings a clean, cross-off 6ft SSW swell with 15-second period at a combined energy of 2132 (strong). That's a nice mellow-punch combo for the morning.

And then things get serious. On Friday morning, 14 August, the swell absolutely pumps up to 12ft from the SSW, with 17-second periods. The combined energy hits 7100 (very strong wave energy). This is a massive swell. The wind is a clean cross-off, so it'll be a wall of perfect, heavy water. This is the clear standout of the entire 16-day window. But listen—this is for experts only. Over 8ft means it's big, gnarly, and dangerous for anyone without serious experience. The afternoon stays at 12ft, but the wind goes cross, so it'll be more jumbled.

So, what are the calls? The absolute best on offer is Friday morning, 14 August, for the big-wave crowd. It’s the biggest, cleanest, most powerful swell of the whole run. For the mortal surfer, Sunday afternoon, 2 August, and Thursday morning, 6 August, are your top picks for solid, clean, and manageable size.

Rusty.

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