Siriu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming for Siriu over the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.

First off, there’s a bit of a slow start, but don’t stress – the surf kicks in from Wednesday the 22nd and it’s looking pretty promising early on. Wednesday morning, we’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the ENE with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the NE at just 3 mph, and the combined energy is moderate at 242. That’s a clean, fun morning for a beginner-friendly wave. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing wild. The afternoon holds up too, with a cross-off breeze from the NNW keeping the 4ft ENE swell tidy. Solid start.

Thursday the 23rd sees the swell shift to the south and pick up a bit. The morning is a little messy with a 5ft S swell at 7 seconds and moderate cross-off wind, but it’s still surfable. The real jump comes Thursday afternoon – the swell bumps to 8ft from the south at 9 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to 1719, which is strong. That’s a lot of power, and it’s probably pushing the limits for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s worth a look. The wind is cross-off from the SW, so it’s clean.

Friday the 24th is a standout. Morning and afternoon both offer 6ft swell from the SE at 10 seconds, with glassy conditions in the afternoon – wind drops to 3 mph from the ESE, dead calm. Combined energy around 658 and 629, so moderate but solid. That’s your best bet early in the window: clean, consistent, and fun for all levels.

Saturday the 25th is another glassy morning, with 5ft from the SE at 9 seconds, energy at 555, and no wind. That’s a beautiful session. The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-shore wind from the south, so catch the morning.

Sunday the 26th drops off a bit – the swell backs down to 3ft, and the wind turns cross-on, so it’s not great. That’s the start of a slow patch. Monday and Tuesday are small, with 3ft to 3ft and mainly poor conditions. Wednesday the 29th is tiny, 2ft to 2ft, not worth paddling out for.

Then things start to turn around. Thursday the 30th brings a 4ft S swell at 9 seconds with glassy conditions in the morning – energy is 266, decent but not pumping. The afternoon builds to 5ft but with a cross-on wind, so not ideal.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are building, but the wind is messy – strong cross-on and cross-shore winds, and the swell jumps to 8ft and then 10ft. That’s big, and for Siriu, it’s too big for most. The energy numbers are through the roof – 1345 up to 2016 – but the conditions are choppy and tough. This is more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August stay big – 10ft from the east at 10 seconds, with clean cross-off winds. The energy is massive, 2549 and 2688, but the swell is too big for this break. It’s powerful but not for the faint-hearted.

The real standout in the second week comes on Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th of August. Wednesday morning is glassy, 8ft from the ESE at 11 seconds, with no wind – energy is 1436, strong but clean. That’s excellent for experienced surfers. Thursday morning is even better: 7ft from the ESE at a very long 14 seconds, with light cross-off wind from the NNW, energy at 2250. That’s groundswell, with long wait times between sets, but the shape will be world-class. This is the best on offer in the whole forecast – a proper session for those who know what they’re doing.

So, overall: the first week has a couple of clean, fun days around Friday and Saturday, but the real gem is the first week of August, especially Wednesday and Thursday mornings. That’s where you want to be.

Rusty.

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