Pobbles Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the local scoop on what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you—this stretch is a real test of patience. For the first week and a half, it’s pretty grim. Pobbles Beach is the only game in town, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, but the conditions are just not cooperating. The water temp’s sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Thursday, 27 August, with tiny 1ft waves from the west, a weak energy reading of 21, and a cross breeze that’s making a mess of it. Friday through Sunday, the swell picks up a bit—up to 6ft from the southwest by Saturday afternoon—but the wind’s howling cross-on or cross, and the energy, while moderate (418 on Saturday), is paired with fresh to strong breezes that just ruin the surface. It’s all rated as poor surf, not worth paddling out for.

Monday, 31 August, brings a slight glimmer—5ft waves from the west-southwest, a light cross breeze, and a score of 1/10, but it’s only marginal. The energy’s moderate (279), but it’s still not clean. Tuesday, 1 September, drops right off again with tiny 2-2ft slop and fresh winds. Then, on Wednesday, 2 September, we get a brief moment of glassy conditions in the morning—4ft waves from the west-southwest, but with a super short period of 5 seconds and low energy (98). It’s surfable but ordinary, and the glassy wind is a tease. That’s about as good as it gets for the first week.

From Thursday, 3 September, through to Saturday, 6 September, it’s back to poor conditions—strong winds, messy chop, and lumpy seas. The swell fluctuates between 4ft and 7ft, but it’s all blown out. Sunday, 6 September, is the same story.

Now, here’s the standout—the one bright spot in this whole outlook. On Monday, 7 September, we finally get some proper surf. Pobbles Beach sees 6ft waves from the west in the morning, with a period of 8 seconds and a solid energy of 403. The wind turns cross-offshore from the north-northwest, light and clean, and the waves are expected to be good. By the afternoon, it’s still clean with 6ft waves from the west and a light cross-off breeze. This is the best on offer, hands down. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so the 6ft swell is a bit punchy for total beginners but still manageable for most.

After that, Tuesday, 8 September, fades quickly with 4ft to 3ft swells, and by Wednesday, 9 September, it’s down to 1ft to 2ft—barely a ripple. Thursday, 10 September, has a bit of life with 3ft waves from the west-southwest, a period of 10 seconds, and offshore winds, but the energy is only moderate (128). Then, on Friday, 11 September, we get a late surge: 8ft waves from the west-southwest, a period of 8 seconds, and a massive energy of 1009. The wind is light offshore from the north, and it’s rated as very good surf. That’s a big one—but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. It’s only for the experienced crew, though, as 8ft is solid for a beginner spot.

So, if you’re hanging for a wave, hold out for Monday, 7 September. That’s your window. The rest is a waiting game. Stay tuned, and forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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