Road K Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Road K has on offer for the next couple of weeks. The short version? It’s a quiet stretch, with only fleeting moments that look any good. We’ve got a run of dodgy conditions for most of the first week, and while things might tidy up towards the second week, the swell is tiny.

The first proper chance of a paddle is Wednesday morning, August 26th. The wind is a light offshore from the NW at 9 mph, which is a major positive – it’ll keep things clean. With a small 2 ft SE swell at 9 seconds, it’s not going to be big, but it’s rideable. The combined wave energy is weak (48), so you'll be hunting for the little runners.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Wednesday afternoon right through to Monday, August 31st, it’s a write-off. The wind swings onshore or cross-shore, the sea gets choppy and lumpy, and the scores are flat. There’s a small window on Monday afternoon when the wind drops out, with clean 2 ft waves, but the period is a short, weak 4 seconds (energy 45) – not really worth getting excited about.

Heading into September, the first few days stay poor. A little bit of glass on Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd, with 2 ft SE swell at 11 seconds and moderate energy (125), could be a sneaky session for the patient surfer. The wind is calm, making for a nice clean surface, but the swell is still marginal.

The best bet across the whole forecast is Saturday morning, September 5th. The wind is a light offshore from the NE at 6 mph, giving us clean conditions. The swell bumps up slightly to 2 ft from the E at 8 seconds, and while the energy is moderate (101), it’s the best combination of clean conditions and a little bit of energy we see. For a sandy beach break, it’s not going to be amazing, but it’s the standout of the 16 days. For beginners, the 2 ft to 3 ft range is fine, so don’t be scared off.

After that, the swell fades back to tiny, messy waves for the rest of the second week. The 8th and 9th of September are particularly weak, with energy readings in the 20s and 40s – not worth the look. For a spot that’s very consistent, this is a frustrating run. It won’t stay this flat forever, but right now, the outlook is pretty bleak. Road K is an exposed sandbar, and with the swell this small and the wind turning bad so often, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during the crummy afternoon sea breezes. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Rusty.

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