Porsmilin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, me hearties, Rusty here with the lowdown. Let's be honest, the outlook for Porsmilin is a bit of a flat one. We're looking at a long stretch of time with nothing worth paddling for, about 8 days of poor conditions before anything even looks like a wave. The good news is, when the swell does try to show up, the winds look like they might be in our favour.

Alright, let's start with Monday, August 3rd. We've got a tiny 2ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is a cross-on, the water is a bit cool at 65°F, and the combined energy is a measly 69. It's a no-go, same for the afternoon. Tuesday the 4th sees a jump in size to 4ft, but it's shifty, with a 16 mph onshore wind and a 7-second period. The energy climbs to 190, but it's ugly and choppy. Not for paddling, mate.

Wednesday the 5th is the most interesting day of the whole forecast, but it's still a tough one. The morning brings a 6ft swell from the W, with a combined energy of 882. That's some serious juice, but it's getting hammered by a 12 mph cross-on wind. The period is only 8 seconds, so it's a messy windswell. This is one for the big-wave crew who don't mind a battle, but for the average surfer, it's a kite-surfing day. The afternoon cleans up a touch to a cross-shore, but the energy is still high at 723, and the waves are closing out.

Thursday through to August 10th is a slow grind. We see a few clean mornings with offshore winds, especially on the 8th, 9th, and 10th, but the swell is tiny, never getting above 3ft. The energy is weak, hanging around 100 or less. You could get a log out on the 10th morning with a 3ft WNW swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions, but it's going to be a knee-high dribbler.

After that, from August 11th right through to the end of the 18th, it's a total flat spell. The swell drops to 0.7ft or 1ft, the energy is in the single digits or teens, and the wind doesn't matter because there's nothing to ride. The entire second week is a write-off.

So, what's the call? The only standout, and I'm using the term loosely, is Wednesday, August 5th for the swell size. But it's a messy, powerful windswell, and the wind is wrong. If you're an expert looking for a challenge, the morning might offer some big, lumpy sets. For everyone else, the best bet is to take the August 10th morning session on a longboard if you're desperate for a paddle. The 3ft WNW swell with a clean, offshore breeze will be the only time you'll see a clean wave face, even if it's small.

Honestly, this is a tough stretch for Porsmilin. The consistency is there in the offshore winds towards the end of the first week, but the swell just isn't playing ball. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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