Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a pretty interesting 16 days ahead. There’s some good stuff hiding in here, but you’re going to have to be patient and pick your spots, because the wind is going to be a factor for much of it.

We start with a tease on Sunday morning, August 2nd. The surf is around 7ft, but it’s coming in at a short 8-second interval, so it lacks power. The ENE wind is blowing 35 km/h as a cross-off, and the energy is strong at 1061. The water is a warm 81°, which is just about normal. But that combo of short period and bump makes it a bit of a mess. The afternoon doesn’t help, so Sunday is basically a write-off.

Monday, August 3rd, sees the swell drop to around 5ft in the morning. The wind is still a cross-off at 25 km/h. The energy is moderate at 523. It’s clean, but weaker. If you’re keen, the morning is your best bet, but it’s marginal. The afternoon fades.

Now for the good news. Tuesday, August 4th is your best day. In the morning, you’ve got 5ft of ENE swell with a much better 11-second period. The wind is a light 15 km/h cross-off, and the energy is at 566. But the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind switches to the NE, going offshore at a gentle 15 km/h, glassing the waves right up. You’re looking at 5ft from the ENE, with moderate 534 energy. This is the one to be out for.

Wednesday, August 5th, is a step down. The swell eases to 4ft with a 10-second period in the morning, and the energy is down to 363. The offshore wind is back in the afternoon, giving you clean 4ft surf. Some fun, small waves, but nothing special.

From Thursday, August 6th through the weekend, the ENE trade winds are going to howl. We’ll see clean, but wind-blown conditions. The swell will bounce around between 3ft and 6ft, but the short periods and that 30-40 km/h wind will make it rough. This is more for the kite crew than the surfers.

By the start of the next week, the swell fades out completely before a new, long-period southerly swell arrives, but it stays small. We’re looking at waves from 2ft to 4ft, with the period getting up to 20 seconds, but the ENE wind is blowing a constant 30 km/h plus. It’s a lot of energy, but it’s a blown-out mess.

The whole second week is pretty much the same story. There is small to moderate southerly swell, but the wind stays strong from the ENE. You’re looking at mostly poor surf conditions with the odd morning that’s ridable if you're desperate. The window looks like a blank run for any quality surf until the very end.

So, there you have it. The one day to circle is Tuesday afternoon, August 4th at Publics. That’s our standout. Everything else is a battle against the wind. Stay patient and wait for the right moment.

Rusty, out.

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