Ram5 Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with your local outlook. Let's get into it.

Things are looking a bit lackluster for the next couple of weeks. We're in a real flat spell, so don't even bother checking the cams for a while. The forecast shows a long stretch of marginal and poor surf conditions, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle if you're desperate.

The water temperature is a standout – it's sitting at 64°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. You'll be shedding the wetsuit booties, that's for sure.

The first real chance of anything rideable comes around on Wednesday, 4th September. We get a pulse of moderate energy (1020) with a 5ft swell out of the SW, but it's wrapping up with a light cross-onshore breeze. It's a bit of a messy one, but it's the best we've got in a while. The Ram5 (point) is your best bet here. The swell direction is on the money for this spot, and the wave energy is moderate. However, the wind is just a touch onshore, so it won't be glassy. The crowds are sometimes a factor here, but with this quality, it might be quieter than usual.

After that, the energy drops back off again. There's a hint of a small, long-period SW groundswell (18 seconds) on the 6th and 7th, but it's barely 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore. There's a period of small, long-period swell (over 15 seconds) around early September, but the size is just too small to get excited about. The rest of the forecast is a mix of small, weak swells and poor wind, with energy levels mostly in the 100s and 200s, meaning it's weak.

In short, we've got a long blank period ahead. The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Wednesday, 4th September at Ram5. It's not perfect, but it's the only thing on the menu. For the rest of the time, the conditions are more suited to kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind picks up properly.

Rusty

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