Right and Left Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the forecast for Right and Left Side. Gotta be straight with you—this reef setup is a bit of a moody spot, and it ain’t looking like a classic run for the next couple of weeks.

Right now we’re stuck in a bit of a funk. From Tuesday the 25th of August right through to the end of the month, the onshore cross-winds just won’t quit. The swell is tiny, only 2ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak (combined energy under 175). Add in the risk of thunderstorms and it’s just a mess. You’re better off staying home or doing a beach clean-up. The whole first week is a write-off for any kind of decent wave.

We’ve got a noticeable gap of poor conditions from the 25th through to the 1st of September.

Things finally start to look up on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore breeze from the east, and the swell cleans up. We’re looking at 4ft to 5ft of swell from the west, with a solid 10-second period. The energy is moderate (485 in the morning), but more importantly, the surface will be clean. This is your best chance in the first week to get a few reef runners. Crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so you might have a few others in the water, but it’s worth it for the shape.

The 3rd and 4th of September are a total write-off again—big winds and tiny surf, so don’t even bother.

Now, hold onto your board. Saturday the 5th of September is the standout session. We’ve got a pulse of solid groundswell from the west, pushing 7ft to 8ft. The period is 12 to 13 seconds, meaning proper long-period energy. The combined energy is massive (1349 to 1954), so this is a strong, powerful swell. Wind is light and cross-on, so it won’t be perfect, but the size and energy are undeniable. This is advanced territory—over 7ft is big for a reef break, and it will be a heavy, committed wave. Only for experienced surfers who know the reef. The shape should be good on a west swell, but expect some texture from the breeze.

The 6th of September is still big but the wind gets messy again, and then by the 7th it’s back to choppy, lumpy conditions. So that Saturday window is the one to aim for.

The final bright spot is on Tuesday the 8th of September. Swell drops back to a clean 3ft to 3ft from the west-northwest, but the wind goes glassy in the afternoon. This is a mellow, clean session for a longboard or a fun shape. The energy is low (234) but the conditions are perfect. If the big Saturday swell is too much, this is a much more manageable, clean option.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bust. The 2nd of September gives you a clean, fun day. The 5th of September is the big, powerful swell for experts only. And the 8th of September is your glassy, small-wave clean-up day. Don’t get your hopes up for the rest of it.

Rusty.

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