Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag for this spot. We've got a lot of flat, weak days to start, but patience is going to pay off big time with a proper pulse of swell arriving in the second week.

The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday through to Thursday is all tiny, weak dribble with combined wave energy barely getting past 117 (57-117). The swell is tiny, about 1.3ft to 2.3ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, making for pretty ordinary conditions. You're not missing anything.

Friday morning the 7th of August finally shows a little pulse of life. The swell at Saltwater is a clean 2.3ft from the south with a light offshore wind, but the energy is still only moderate (140) and the forecast says it's surfable but very ordinary. It's a knee-high option if you're desperate.

The real standout of the first week is Saturday morning, the 8th of August. We've got a glassy start with 3.6ft of south swell, clean as a whistle. The combined energy jumps to 226 (moderate), and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." It won't be huge, but with the light offshore flow and a decent period, it'll be a fun, clean morning on the point. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

After that, it goes a bit average again. Sunday and Monday are a mix of onshore winds, short-period junk, and a few clean but weak windows. The wind goes offshore on Monday afternoon, but the swell is only 2.6ft from the east-northeast with moderate energy (121). It's workable, but nothing to write home about.

Then we get to the real magic. Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. The swell jumps to 3.9ft from the south, with a 12-second period. That's a proper groundswell. The combined energy is 565 (strong) and the morning is glassy. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is your best bet of the whole run if you can get on it.

Wednesday morning the 12th is still clean with 3.0ft south swell and good energy (258), a solid follow-up session.

Now, hold onto your boards. From Thursday the 13th onwards, things get serious. The swell builds quickly. Thursday afternoon brings 5.6ft from the south-southwest, but it's a bit raw. The main event is Friday the 14th of August morning: a solid 9.8ft south swell, 11-second period, with a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is a massive 2122 (very strong). This is for experienced surfers only. The power is immense.

The peak is Saturday the 15th of August. The morning shows 13.1ft of south swell, and the afternoon is even better with the same size, an 11-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy hits 6288 (very strong). The forecast calls it "exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers." This is the true standout, a massive, clean swell. With a 13.1ft swell, it's going to be heavy and powerful, only for the experienced crew. The long period will make it more organized at the point, but it's still a beast.

The swell stays big through Sunday and Monday, with 9.8ft to 11.5ft, but the wind switches around, making conditions less clean. By Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, the swell drops back to a more manageable 5.2ft to 6.9ft from the southeast, with clean conditions. The energy is still moderate to strong (443-884), offering some fun, solid waves to wrap up the run.

The bottom line: the first week is slow, but the second week is a proper event. Saturday the 15th is the day to circle. Get ready.

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