Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with some messy onshore winds, but patience will pay off. The real action kicks off later in the week.

The wait is over on Thursday the 27th, when the south swell starts to fill in. Thursday morning at Saltwater (point) is looking like a solid start, with a 5 ft south swell, a clean 8-second period, and a light offshore breeze to keep things tidy. The swell energy is moderate (333). It's a good beginner-friendly point break, so it won't be too intimidating. Thursday afternoon is even better, with the same 5 ft south swell, a 9-second period, and a bump in energy to 445. The cross-off wind will keep the faces clean. This is a good day to be in the water.

Friday the 28th is the standout. Friday morning is absolutely glassy, with zero wind, a 4 ft south swell, 9-second period, and moderate energy (337). Expect clean, well-shaped lines. This is the best of the run. The afternoon is still good, with a 5 ft SSE swell and a slightly longer 11-second period, but the cross-shore wind will put a few ripples on the surface. It's still a solid option.

The weekend brings a pulse in size. Saturday the 29th has a 7 ft south swell on the morning, building to 8 ft in the afternoon, with strong to very strong energy (1242 and 1882). This is getting into expert territory, with a cross-off wind that keeps it clean. It's a bit much for the average punter, but if you've got the skill, it's a big, clean day.

Sunday the 30th is a better option for most. The morning has a 5 ft south swell, 9-second period, and a gentle offshore wind, resulting in clean, fun waves. The energy is still strong (858). A very good morning.

Monday the 31st is a weird one. The morning is glassy and offers a 3 ft SSE swell, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. This is very long-period groundswell, which can be a bit tricky at a point break like this – it might close out or run too fast. The energy is still strong (804). It's a clean, glassy morning, but the waves might be a tough shape to crack.

Looking into the first week of September, there's a big pulse of energy on Thursday the 3rd, with a 6 ft SSE swell and a 20-second period, producing very strong energy (2577). This is a huge, long-period swell, again best for reef or point setups. The cross-on wind will add some bump, but it's a powerful day.

The best of the second week looks like Friday the 4th. The morning has a 6 ft SSE swell, 16-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. The energy is very strong (1516). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as the size and power are significant. It's a big, clean, powerful day at Saltwater.

After that, the swell drops off and the wind turns a bit more onshore, so the run of good waves ends. There's a few days of small, messy stuff before the forecast period ends.

So, to sum it up, the standouts are clear: Friday the 28th for the clean, glassy, fun waves, and Friday the 4th of September for the powerful, experienced-only swell. Don't sleep on Thursday the 27th either, which is a great entry point.

Stay safe, and I'll see you out there.

Rusty.

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