Ram5 Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cookin'.

We're starting off a bit slow this period. The first few days, from Saturday the 4th to Monday the 6th, are pretty average. There's some small swell from the SW, around 2ft to 5ft, but the wind's all over the shop – mostly a cross-shore breeze that's keeping things messy. It's not a write-off, but you're not missing much if you wait. The combined wave energy is moderate at 417, building to 1052 (moderate energy), but the quality just isn't there.

Now, the good stuff. Tuesday the 7th is where things wake up at Ram5. We've got a clean 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period, and the morning is showing glassy conditions with no wind. That is a major positive – you'll be looking at some clean, lined-up waves with plenty of push for an advanced wave. The offshore wind direction is WNW, so it's from the land, perfect for keeping the faces smooth. The combined energy is a healthy 567 (moderate energy). This is the standout of the first week for sure.

The glassy conditions hang around on Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th too. The swell stays consistent at 4ft from the SW with a period of 13 to 15 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 592 and 666 (moderate energy). This is a beautiful little run of surf for the advanced crew. Keep in mind, the crowds are marked as "sometimes", so you might see a few others out there, but it's nothing like a packed beach.

Heading into the second week, the swell gets a bit more grunty. By Sunday the 12th, we're looking at 7ft of SW swell, but the period drops to 13 seconds and the wind turns a bit cross-on. This is getting into big wave territory for the experts only, and the quality is marginal due to the wind. The combined energy jumps up to 1387 (strong energy). Then on Tuesday the 14th, the swell drops back to 5ft, but the period is only 10 seconds, which is shorter period and less defined.

A later highlight to pencil in is Thursday the 16th. The morning shows 5ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a strong 1090 (strong energy). The finder says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers", and that's exactly what it looks like. Friday the 17th holds similar clean 4ft SSW swell with glassy winds. These late-week days are promising, but being that far out, they're a bit less certain.

After that, the swell fades fast into the weekend of the 18th and 19th, with small 3ft dropping to 2ft waves and combined energy falling to 179 (weak energy). Not much going on there.

So, in summary: if you're keen, Tuesday the 7th is the real standout early on with glassy 4ft SW swell. For the second week, keep an eye on Thursday the 16th – it's a long-range promise of solid, clean surf for the experienced. The rest is for the patient or the dedicated.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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