Siriu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down for the stretch here at Siriu. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so we gotta pick our moments.

We’re starting off on Saturday, the 8th of August, but honestly, it’s a bit of a washout to kick things off. That afternoon, we’ve got a solid 6ft of swell rollin’ in from the SSE with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is pumpin’ at 1227 (moderate wave energy). But that northerly wind at 12 mph is just cross, puttin’ a chop on it. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Not the session you’re hopin’ for.

Sunday the 9th is no better – that south swell drops to a weak 8-second period in the morning, and it’s just messy.

Now, Monday the 10th, that’s where we start to see some promise. Morning session is the real standout here. We’ve got a solid 7ft of S swell with a nice long 12-second period. The combined energy is rippin’ at 2243 (strong wave energy). The wind’s a light SW at 9 mph, comin’ clean cross-offshore. This is excellent for experienced surfers – that size is gettin’ up there, so it’s not for the beginners. For a spot that’s exposed to the east, that south direction is wrappin’ in nicely.

Tuesday the 11th is another beauty. The morning is absolute gold – glassy conditions with a 3 mph SW breeze, and 6ft of SSE groundswell on a 12-second period. The energy’s back a bit to 898 (moderate), but the clean face will make up for it. Tuesday afternoon stays clean with a light offshore, too.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are more average, with cross-shore winds messin’ with the shape, though the swell hangs in there around 5ft to 6ft.

Friday the 14th afternoon is a hidden gem. We get 7ft of SSE swell, 13-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the south at 9 mph. Combined energy is 1684 (moderate to strong). That’s another one for the experienced crew.

Then we hit a bit of a flat, grotty patch from the 15th through the 19th. The swell is all over the place, mostly short-period junk and onshore winds. There’s a few days there where you’re best stayin’ on the beach.

But hang in there, because Monday the 17th afternoon turns it right around. The wind drops to glassy out of the east at just 3 mph, and we’ve got 7ft of ENE groundswell with a 10-second period. That’s gonna be a clean, solid session.

After that, it fades a bit. We get a brief, clean window on Thursday the 20th afternoon – glassy conditions again with 4ft of S swell on a long 12-second period, but it’s pretty small.

The real wildcard comes at the very end. Sunday the 23rd of August – both the morning and afternoon are dead glassy, no wind at all. Morning has 6ft of ENE swell, but it’s a short 7-second period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and fat. Still, with no wind, it’ll be the cleanest you’ll see all week.

So if I’m pickin’ the one true standout for the whole run, it’s Monday morning, the 10th of August at Siriu. That 7ft S swell with the long period and the clean cross-offshore wind is the best wave of the whole forecast. Tuesday the 11th morning is a close second for the glassy perfection.

Crowds here are sometimes an issue, so if you can get out early on that Monday, you’ll have a magic session.

Keep an eye on the 23rd for a sneaky clean, small-wave day if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Rusty.

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