Seaside Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks at Seaside Cove. It’s a real mix of beach, reef, and point setup, so there’s potential, but we’re going to have to be patient. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.

Right now, we’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with the surf struggling to get going. Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SW, but the wind is onshore and conditions are just poor. You’d be better off leaving the board in the car. The energy is weak (168) and it just doesn’t look inviting.

We do see a little bump on Wednesday the 19th. The swell picks up to 3ft, then 4ft in the afternoon from the WNW, with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a decent groundswell. The energy is moderate (270-530). But the wind is cross-onshore, putting a bit of a ripple on the face. It’s marginal at best, but if you’re desperate, the afternoon might offer a few fun ones. The same goes for Thursday the 20th: 4ft from the WNW, but that cross-onshore breeze keeps things from being clean.

We hit a real dry spell from Friday the 21st all the way through to the end of August. The swell drops off, the periods get short and choppy, and the wind stays messy. You’ll see a mix of cross-onshore and cross-shore winds, with wave heights bouncing between 1ft and 3ft. The energy is mostly weak to moderate (74-431), but the quality is poor. It’s a solid week of not much to write home about. The surf just isn’t cooperating.

Now, looking ahead to the first couple of days of September, there’s a glimmer of hope. On Tuesday the 1st of September, we see a 4ft to 4ft swell from the W and WNW, with a period of 8-9 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-shore from the north. The energy is moderate (327-406), but it’s still a bit short-period and the conditions are described as marginal. The cross-shore wind will keep it from being a total mess, but it’s not the standout session we’re all hoping for. Wednesday the 2nd looks similar, with 4ft from the WNW and cross-shore wind.

Honestly, for the dedicated surfer, there aren’t any true standouts in this 16-day window. The best bet would be to keep an eye on the afternoon of Wednesday the 19th of August, where the swell has a bit of size and a solid period, even if the wind isn’t perfect. It’s the closest thing to a decent wave we’ve got. The rest of the period is a waiting game. For a spot that’s consistent, this is a disappointing run, but it won’t last forever. The forecasts can change, so stay tuned.

Rusty.

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