Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Saltwater. This point break is exposed to the swell and has been fairly consistent, offering some hope across the next couple of weeks. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

First thing Saturday morning (August 8th) we’re seeing a tiny 1ft SSE swell with a period of 9 seconds, glassy conditions – it's surfable but very ordinary, combined energy is weak (79). Don’t get too excited. By the afternoon, it turns cross-on and messy, poor surf.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off – poor conditions all day with onshore winds building. Monday the 10th brings something a bit more interesting: a clean 6ft NE swell in the morning with a 9-second period, combined energy moderate (548). The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but it’s marginal overall. That size is getting a bit much for beginners. Monday afternoon drops back to 5ft with stronger cross-off wind (15 mph) – still clean but not great.

Tuesday the 11th is a dud, small and choppy. Wednesday the 12th is poor too, even with a longer period (12 seconds) from the south, the wind is cross-on and messy.

Now, here’s the first real standout: Thursday August 13th morning. We’ve got a 5ft SSW swell with offshore wind from the SW (15 mph) – clean and punchy with an 8-second period. Combined energy is moderate (398). It’s a good call for experienced surfers, as that size is solid. Thursday afternoon stays clean with a 6ft S swell and cross-off wind, energy jumps to 535 – still very good, but watch the tide.

Friday August 14th morning is a gem: glassy conditions on a 4ft S swell, 9-second period, combined energy moderate (301). Clean, smooth, and easy – a top pick for the intermediate crew. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-shore wind.

Heading into the second week, Saturday August 15th afternoon is a serious standout for experienced surfers: 6ft S swell, 10-second period, combined energy strong (1116) – excellent conditions with clean cross-off wind. That’s the pick of the whole forecast period.

Sunday August 16th morning looks good with a 5ft SSE swell and offshore wind, but the afternoon turns poor with showers. Monday August 17th morning is glassy on a 5ft SE swell – nice and clean, good for a session.

Tuesday August 18th morning is another beauty: zero wind, glassy, 6ft SE swell, combined energy moderate (512) – very good surf for intermediates. Wednesday August 19th morning is glassy too with a 7ft ESE swell – that’s a proper size, only for experts, but it’s clean and powerful.

After that, from Thursday 20th through to Saturday 22nd, things get a bit messy with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Not great. The final call on Sunday August 23rd morning is a 4ft ENE swell, 10-second period, but with a cross-shore wind – marginal, but worth a look if you’re keen.

So, in short: the best on offer is Thursday August 13th morning for the offshore clean swell, and Saturday August 15th afternoon for the biggest, cleanest energy. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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