Secret Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. We’ve got the full 16-day outlook for Secret Harbour, so let’s paddle out and see what’s cookin’.

Overall, the pattern is a slow burn. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but we’ve got some serious standouts on the horizon. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

The week kicks off with a bit of a bust. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st are looking rough with cross-offshore and cross-shore winds, messy conditions, and moderate wave energy. The swell is there, but it’s not clean. You’re better off staying on the beach.

Things start to turn around on Sunday the 2nd. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the WSW, with a 14-second period, and the wind goes offshore in the morning. That’s a proper session. Then, in the afternoon, it goes glassy with a 6ft swell. That’s clean, fun surf. The energy is moderate, but it’s got some push. This is a solid window for experienced surfers.

Monday the 3rd keeps the good vibes going with a glassy morning and 5ft swell. It’s a bit smaller but still fun. The energy is lighter.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are a mixed bag. Tuesday gets blown out with onshore winds, but the swell is pumping at 8ft with a very long 18-second period. Not worth it. Wednesday the 5th, however, is a standout. Wednesday morning is the real deal. We’ve got a 10ft groundswell from the WSW, a 16-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is huge. That’s strong, powerful surf. It’s for experts only, but it will be excellent. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-on winds, so get on it early.

Thursday the 6th is a washout again with strong winds, and Friday the 7th sees a massive 15ft swell but with atrocious onshore winds. That’s a complete no-go.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th is a write-off. After that, the conditions are so poor or the swell is too big with bad wind that it’s not worth looking at until the end of the period.

Now, if you’ve got patience, the real gem is Wednesday the 12th of August. This is the standout of the entire outlook. The early morning session is a dream. We’ve got an 12ft groundswell from the WSW, a very long 19-second period, and it’s glassy. The wind is calm. The combined energy is massive. That’s some serious power. This is an exceptional day for expert surfers. The afternoon is still good with an 12ft swell and light cross-on wind, but the morning is the magic hour.

Thursday the 13th morning is also fantastic for experts with a 10ft swell, 18-second period, and cross-offshore winds. Energy is high. Another great session.

The last few days of the window are a fade-out. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are marginal with cross-shore winds and strong breezes, so it’s time to hang up the board.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is Wednesday morning the 12th of August for the big, glassy, powerful groundswell. The next best is Sunday the 2nd and Wednesday the 5th for cleaner, more manageable conditions. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty out.

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