Secret Harbour Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, the water temperature is sitting pretty much where you'd expect for this time of year, so no need for a thicker wetsuit just yet.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but things are looking up. Friday the 21st of August kicks off with some proper action. Early morning glass-off conditions with a light offshore breeze from the ENE, and a solid 7ft swell from the WSW, with a 15-second period. That's a long-period groundswell, which is going to wrap in nicely here. The energy is very strong (2065), and the waves are packing a punch. This is excellent surf, but with that size, it's strictly for the experienced crew. Expect some long lulls between sets, but the waves that come through will be well-shaped and powerful.

The afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-onshore wind, so bag that morning session.

Saturday the 22nd is another early bird special. A clean north wind, glassy conditions, and a 7ft swell from the same WSW direction, with a very long 16-second period. The ocean is going to be nearly perfect, with serious energy (2068) in the water. Again, this is for the advanced surfer only. The early morning is the time to be out there, as the afternoon winds pick up strong from the SSW.

Sunday the 23rd is a write-off with strong onshore winds and a deteriorating swell.

Monday the 24th is a bit of a miracle. We get another glassy morning with a light NNE breeze, and a 7ft WSW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is pumping (1748), and the waves are going to be clean and powerful. This is a standout morning once again for the advanced surfers.

After a few days of mixed conditions, things start to get interesting again. Wednesday the 26th of August is a big one. We've got a massive 12ft swell from the west, with a 19-second period. The energy is absolutely colossal (9548), and the waves will be huge. The morning has a light cross-onshore wind and some rain, which isn't ideal, but the sheer size and power are noteworthy. This is for experts only, and even then, it's a serious mission. The afternoon is blown out.

Then we've got a gap of fairly poor conditions until we hit another big standout. The 5th of September, a Saturday morning, is looking unreal. Completely glassy, calm winds, and a 10ft WSW swell with an 18-second period. The energy is extreme (5146). This is exceptional surf for expert surfers. The swell direction is perfect for the break, and with zero wind, it's going to be a pristine, heavy day. This one is a long way out, so it's a promising call, but keep it on the radar.

Overall, the best windows are the Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, and Monday 24th mornings, and the big, promising one on the 5th of September. Get out there early to catch the glass.

Rusty.

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