Pipeline Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks. It's a slow burner, but there's a bit of a payoff if you're willing to wait.

The first part of the window is a total dud. No real surf until the 19th of August. The wind is ripping from the east-northeast at 31 mph, and the water is a warm 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The little energy that's there is just wasted.

We see a little flicker of life around Thursday the 20th. The swell is tiny, just 2 ft from the southwest, and the energy is moderate (327). The wind is still cross-off, so it's not clean, but it's a start. Not worth getting wet for.

The main event is shaping up for Friday the 21st of August. The swell is still small, 2 ft from the southwest, but the period is a solid 17 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (317), and the wind is a light 9 mph. This is a classic long-period south-west swell, meaning it'll have some punch, but it might be a bit straight at the beach breaks. Think reefs and points.

The standout, the one you want to be ready for, is Sunday the 30th of August. The swell is building to 4 ft from the southwest in the afternoon, and the wind is a light 9 mph. The combined energy is strong (548), and that's a real sign of power. The period is 11 seconds, a solid, workable swell. This is the best bet we've got. The water will be warm, and the light wind means it'll be glassy. The swell direction is spot on for the break. It's a way out, so the forecast is a bit of a promise, not a guarantee, but if it holds, it's going to be a really good day.

Before that, Saturday the 29th is a warm-up, with 4 ft from the south-southwest. It's still a bit marginal, but the energy is there.

So, a slow start, a few days of "maybe," and then a real chance at a good session on the 30th. Watch the wind, and be ready to go.

Rusty.

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