Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Saltwater over the next couple of weeks.

We start off with a solid pulse of energy on Friday the 10th, with a 6.2ft SE swell rolling in at a clean 10-second period. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a solid 739, so there’s a good bit of push behind it. Winds are light and cross-offshore, keeping things tidy. This is for beginners, but at 6.2ft, it’s getting a bit on the punchy side for total newbies—still very manageable for anyone who’s got their feet under them. The water is sitting at 67.3°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on. Friday afternoon holds similar with 5.9ft, still clean. That’s a strong start.

Saturday the 11th drops off quick. The swell backs down to 3.9ft in the morning, but the wind goes cross-shore, and the period drops to 9 seconds. It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about. By afternoon, it’s a write-off with onshore wind and poor conditions.

Sunday the 12th is small and ordinary—2.6ft and 2.3ft, with only 152 and 99 units of combined energy. The wind is offshore Sunday afternoon, but there’s just not enough swell to make it worthwhile.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are flat and weak. Swell sizes under 2.3ft, period under 8 seconds, energy in the 50-80 range. Not worth paddling out. There’s a real gap here from Saturday afternoon through to Tuesday.

Wednesday the 15th sees a bit of a pulse again. The afternoon jumps to 6.2ft, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the combined energy is 524. The wind is cross-off, so it’s not terrible, but it’s a bit messy and better for more experienced surfers.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday the 16th morning. This is the one. Swell hits 7.2ft from the south with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1217—that’s strong wave energy. Winds are gentle offshore, clean. This is excellent surf, but at 7.2ft, it’s for experienced surfers only. Beginners should sit this one out. Afternoon drops to 5.9ft, still surfable but not as clean.

Friday the 17th is ordinary again. 2.6ft in the morning, 3.9ft in the afternoon with some rain showers. Nothing special.

Saturday the 18th morning is a second highlight. 6.2ft from the east with a 10-second period, combined energy of 862, and light offshore wind. Excellent conditions. The afternoon goes onshore, so get out early.

Sunday the 19th morning is glassy and clean with 5.2ft from the east. That’s a real treat. The wind is glassy—zero wind—so the surface will be like a mirror. Combined energy is 504, which is moderate. But the afternoon gets ruined by a strong onshore breeze, so it’s a morning-only window.

From Monday the 20th through to the end of the run, it’s mostly small or blown out. There’s a little bump on Tuesday the 21st with 3.3ft and glassy conditions in the afternoon, but it’s not a standout. The last half of the second week is weak, with swell under 3.3ft and low energy, so don’t plan around it.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday the 16th morning for the big, clean, powerful swell—expert only—and Sunday the 19th morning for that glassy, clean, medium-sized fun. If you’re a beginner, aim for Friday the 10th or Saturday the 18th morning.

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