Quatro-Once (411) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are looking real promising for Quatro-Once (411). This is a consistent point break that’s exposed to the southwest, and the models are showing a solid run of groundswell. We’ve got a little window to start, then it just keeps giving.

The opening action kicks off on Saturday, August 8th. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW swell rolling in with a 16-second period, and it’s a ripping morning with a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is solid, sitting at 823, and the water is about average for the time of year. It’s a great way to start the weekend. The afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft SW swell, and the energy is still pumping at 684. There’s a risk of a thunderstorm, but the surf itself is looking very good.

Sunday the 9th stays in the same groove. Another morning of 4ft SW swell, this time with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore NNE wind. The energy drops a touch to 660, but it’s still clean and has good shape. The afternoon sees the wind ease off to a gentle offshore, keeping the 4ft SW swell clean. It's a solid, fun weekend of surf.

Monday the 10th eases off a bit. The swell drops to 3ft SW with a 13-second period. The energy is down to 396, but the conditions are still clean. The morning has a gentle offshore, and the afternoon turns completely glassy with zero wind. It’s smaller, but clean and fun for a log or a fish.

Tuesday the 11th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is clean with 3ft SW swell and a light offshore. But the real standout is the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, and the swell, while still 3ft, jumps to an 18-second period. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the energy spikes to 880. This is going to have some serious push for its size. It’s a point break, so it should hold up well.

Wednesday the 12th starts glassy with a 3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds. Energy is at 689, and it’s looking very good. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with a light onshore wind and some questionable tide, so the morning is the call.

Thursday the 13th is a down day. The swell drops to 2ft, and it’s a bit onshore in the afternoon. The energy is weak at 335. It’s a day to do something else.

But hold on, because Friday the 14th is where it starts to get properly interesting. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SW swell that has a 19-second period. That’s a very, very long period swell, and the energy is right up there at 878. This is going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind, so the morning is the clear winner.

Now, the standout of the whole run. Saturday the 15th. The swell bumps up to 4ft SW with a solid 16-second period. The energy jumps into the four digits, hitting 1075 in the morning and 1077 in the afternoon. It’s glassy both sessions. This is the best on offer. It’s not enormous, but it’s got real power and the conditions are perfect. This is a day for experienced surfers to get their fill. It’s a notch above the rest.

Sunday the 16th eases back a little to 4ft SW, but the energy is still decent at 673. The morning is glassy; the afternoon has a light cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. Still a very good day.

The following week, from Monday the 17th through to Sunday the 23rd, keeps the consistency alive. The swell hangs around the 3ft to 4ft range, mostly from the SW, with periods between 13 and 15 seconds. The energy is moderate, mostly in the 300s to 900s. There are plenty of clean, glassy windows, especially in the mornings. The standout of the second week looks like Wednesday the 19th, with a 4ft SSW swell and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is at 914, and it’s looking very good. After that, it’s a steady run of clean, rideable waves right through to the 23rd.

So, the pick of the fortnight is Saturday the 15th. That’s the one you circle. The Friday morning of the 14th is also a cracker with that long-period swell. The rest of the time, there’s a lot of fun to be had, just a little smaller. Get on it.

Rusty

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