Porsmilin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a slow start ahead, but there’s a real glimmer of hope if you’re willing to wait. The first bit of action worth paddling out for is on Monday the 27th at Porsmilin. It’s a sandbar setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s picking up a solid WNW groundswell. Monday morning we’re looking at 6 ft of swell from the WNW, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is a moderate 553. The wind is a cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, which should keep things reasonably clean. It’s not a total standout, but it’s the first real go. There’s a chance of a few other surfers around, as crowds can show up sometimes.

After that, the surf drops off hard. Tuesday the 28th has some weak 3 ft waves, but it’s ordinary. Then from Wednesday the 29th right through to Saturday the 8th of August, we’re looking at a long, bleak stretch of poor conditions. The swell is small, the energy is low (often under 100), and the winds are all over the shop – mostly onshore or cross-shore, making for choppy, messy surf. There’s a few days of clean offshore winds in there, but the swell is just too tiny to get excited about. It’s a real dry spell, about ten days of nothing much.

But hold on, because Sunday the 9th of August is where it gets interesting. The forecast is showing a proper pulse of swell hitting Porsmilin. Sunday morning, the swell jumps to 8 ft from the WNW. The combined energy rockets up to 1667 – that’s strong wave energy. Now, this is a big one. 8 ft is heavy, expert-only territory. The period is a short 8 seconds, which means it’s a windswell, not a clean groundswell, so it could be a bit lumpy and close out at a beach break. However, the wind is forecast to be glassy – basically no wind – which is a massive positive. That will keep the surface clean. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about there. This is the one to mark on your calendar. Sunday morning is the standout. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. The afternoon sees a drop in quality and a cross-shore wind creeping in, so get it early.

The following days after that drop right back off into poor, onshore wind and weak surf.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off, with a brief, okay session on Monday the 27th. The real jewel is a solid, glassy, expert-only pulse on the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. If you’re an experienced surfer, that’s your window.

Rusty.

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