Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Publics.

Right off the bat, the coming days aren’t looking great for a proper surf. We’ve got a bit of groundswell sneaking in on the 27th and 28th of August, with clean, cross-off winds, but the swell is small – only around 3 ft to 3 ft coming from the south with a long period of 14 to 16 seconds. The water temperature is 81°, which is about normal for this time of year. The energy is moderate (combined energy of 662). Honestly, it’s marginal at best, and there are better days ahead if you can wait.

From the 29th of August right through until the 3rd of September, things turn ugly for surfing. The wind stays strong and cross-off, but the swell is mostly short-period, wind-driven stuff from the ENE, coming in at 6 ft to 7 ft. The period is low (6 to 8 seconds), and the quality is poor. This is rough, choppy, and messy. Honestly, with that much wind and onshore-looking swell at a beach and reef setup, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Expect a gap of about six days with no real recommendations.

Now, things start to improve around the 3rd of September in the afternoon. We get a strong pulse of groundswell from the east with a period of 12 seconds and a combined energy reading of 1125. Swell height is around 6 ft, and winds are moderate from the ENE. It’s still a little messy in the morning, but the afternoon shows promise.

The standout window comes on the 6th of September. Sunday morning delivers a 7 ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps right up to 2121 – that’s strong. The wind is still moderate from the ENE, keeping things clean. This is the kind of day that’ll get your heart pumping. The waves will have plenty of push and shape, but that 7 ft is getting into expert territory, so if you’re a learner, sit this one out.

Another good call is the 7th of September, Monday morning. The swell drops back to 3 ft, but it’s a beautiful long-period groundswell from the SSW at 15 seconds. The wind goes super light from the east – only 3 mph – making for very clean conditions. The energy is moderate (994), but the quality will be high. This is a top pick for a fun, glassy session.

Late in the forecast, on the 10th of September, Thursday afternoon looks magic. We’ve got glassy, calm conditions with zero wind, a 3 ft swell from the east, and a period of 11 seconds. Combined energy is moderate at 572. That’s the sort of afternoon you dream about – smooth, clean, and easy.

For the second week, the trend continues with clean but smaller south swells. The 8th and 9th of September offer 3 ft to 3 ft SSW groundswells, but the wind picks up and it fades out quickly. Nothing to get too excited about beyond that.

Overall, the best session to aim for is the morning of Monday the 7th of September – glassy, long-period swell, clean lines. If you want more power, Sunday the 6th is your wave, but it’s strictly for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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