Burros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for Burros over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, we’ve got a slow start. The first few days look pretty flat and uninviting. We’re talking about tiny swell, mostly around 1 ft, coming from the SW with a decent period of 12 seconds, but the energy is weak (61). The water is a warm 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll be a nice dip even if you’re just floating. Don’t bother paddling out Monday or Tuesday – the conditions are just not there.

We start to see a little life from Thursday, August 6th, onwards. The swell ticks up to 2 ft, energy is moderate (104), and the morning wind is clean offshore from the NE. It’s still small, but it’s surfable. The real story begins to build into the second week. Keep an eye on Saturday, August 15th. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, giving us a solid moderate energy reading of 365. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW, and the forecast is calling for good surf conditions. That’s the standout window – the first decent push of groundswell we’ve had all outlook.

The rest of the second week holds onto that energy, with waves in the 2 ft to 2 ft range. The mornings generally offer the cleanest conditions with light offshore or cross-off winds. The afternoons tend to get a bit messier with a cross-shore chop, so time your sessions for the early hours.

Overall, it’s a slow burn for Burros. The first week is a write-off, but there’s a genuine little window of quality on the Saturday (August 15th) morning and afternoon that’s worth circling on the calendar. Don’t get too excited about the long period swells – at a reef break like this, that 16 to 18 second energy will produce some nice, lined-up waves, but it’s more suited to the experienced crew. If you’re a beginner, these days are going to be a tough paddle.

Rusty.

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