Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are going to test your patience if you’re chasing waves. There’s a long, flat stretch to start, and even when things pick up, it’s mostly small and messy. But there is one morning that stands out as a proper gem, and a couple of other windows that might just be worth a paddle if you’re keen.

The window kicks off with a real dud. Wednesday and Thursday are flat, with nothing but tiny windswell and poor conditions. You’d be better off doing anything else. The first tiny pulse arrives Friday morning, but it’s still ordinary – small, weak energy and just not worth suiting up for. The weekend stays pretty grim, with Saturday morning barely a ripple and a building NE wind on Sunday afternoon that’s going to chop up whatever’s there.

The first real sign of life comes Monday, the 10th. There’s a bit more size, around 5ft, but the energy is still moderate and the direction is average. It’s clean with a cross-off breeze, but honestly, it’s still not firing. The swell drops back again Tuesday, but the period jumps to 13 seconds, which is a nice sign. Still, the size is just not there.

Now, here’s the standout. Friday morning, the 14th. This is the one. The swell pushes up to around 5ft with a proper 11-second period, and the energy is massive – strong, powerful stuff. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be. This is a proper groundswell pulse, and at Saltwater, a point break, that long period is going to wrap in and line up nicely. It’s a morning for experienced surfers, no doubt, but the conditions will be absolutely mint. This is the best on offer, by a long shot.

After that, it fades back down. The following week is mostly small and average, with a few clean mornings but nothing that’s going to get your heart racing. The 15th has a little push, but it’s nothing special. By the 17th and 18th, we’re back to knee-high mush. The energy readings are consistently weak, often below 100, so it’s a quiet stretch.

One thing to note: the water temp is 65°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to sum it up: get through the first week, keep your eye on Friday the 14th. That’s your window. The rest is for the kitesurfers, not the paddle surfers.

Rusty.

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