Secret Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead at Secret Harbour, but it’s definitely a tale of two halves. The first week is all about clean, powerful groundswell, while the second half turns into a raw, windy beast that’s only for the brave. Let’s get into it.

The water is sitting at 64° right now, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties if you’re heading out.

The opening session on Wednesday morning, August 12th, is a real treat. We’ve got a clean 7 ft swell pumping in from the WSW with a long 15-second period and a massive 2140 (moderate to strong combined energy) behind it. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north at just 3 mph, making for some really clean, lined-up waves. This is top-tier stuff for advanced surfers, but at this size, it’s a bit much for beginners.

Thursday morning, August 13th, is the standout of the whole stretch. The swell holds steady at 7 ft from the WSW, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds, bumping the energy up to 2862. The wind goes absolutely glassy – dead calm from the NNE. That means silky smooth faces and long, powerful walls. This is a proper groundswell, so it’ll be at its best breaking over the sandbar, and the long gaps between sets will make paddling out a breeze. This is your session.

Friday morning, August 14th, keeps the good times rolling. Another 7 ft from the WSW, 16-second period, and a solid 2198 energy reading. The wind is a clean offshore from the NE at 3 mph. It’s still excellent, experienced-surf territory.

Saturday, August 15th, sees the swell drop a touch to 6 ft, but the Saturday afternoon session is a dark horse. The wind goes glassy again from the SW, with 1037 energy. It’s clean and with a 14-second period, it’ll still have plenty of push.

Sunday, August 16th, is another full day of action. The morning brings a 7 ft WSW swell with a moderate offshore wind from the NE at 16 mph, and the afternoon holds a 7 ft W swell with a gentler offshore from the NE. Both sessions are clean.

Then things get serious. Monday, August 17th, is a write-off. A strong cross-shore wind and rain showers make it a complete mess. Tuesday morning, August 18th, is the real wild card. The swell jumps to 12 ft from the west with a 16-second period and a massive 5813 energy reading. The wind is dead calm – glassy. This is exceptional, but it’s only for expert surfers. At this size, the beach break will be relentless, and the power is immense. The afternoon stay messy with a cross-onshore wind.

Wednesday, August 19th, is a horror show. A 16 ft swell hits in the afternoon, but it’s coupled with a fresh cross-onshore wind and a short 10-second period. It’s a lumpy, dangerous mess. Kitesurfers might be stoked, but paddle surfers should stay well clear.

The rest of the run is a battle against the wind. Thursday, August 20th, has a huge 13 ft swell with a massive 7997 energy reading in the morning, but a strong cross-offshore wind keeps it clean-ish. It’s still only for experts. The rest of the week is plagued by onshore and cross-onshore winds, making for poor surf quality. Saturday, August 22nd, sees a 15 ft swell that’s just too big for this break.

The final light comes on Monday, August 24th. The morning brings a clean 7 ft from the WSW with a 16-second period and a light cross-offshore wind. It’s a good, solid session. Tuesday, August 25th, offers a smaller 5 ft swell in the morning with clean conditions, but the energy is lower.

Overall, the absolute best on offer is Thursday morning, August 13th. That glassy, 17-second groundswell is a dream. The second best is Tuesday morning, August 18th, for the fearless experts only. Everything else is either smaller, wind-affected, or oversized.

Rusty.

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