Sixtynine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

You’re looking at a slow start, no two ways about it. From the 1st of August right through to the 8th, it’s pretty flat. The swell energy is barely a whisper, with readings as low as 4 and 5 (weak energy), and most of the swell is 0.2ft to 0.3ft. A few glassy moments, like Monday afternoon the 3rd with calm winds, just can’t make something out of nothing. The water is sitting at 81°, about average for the season, so at least a paddle won’t freeze you.

Things start to stir on the 9th of August. Sunday afternoon brings a little 0.5ft west swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 103 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore, cleaning it up. It’s small, but it’s surfable. Monday the 10th afternoon gives another glassy window with the same 0.5ft west swell and energy at 100.

The real standout, though, is Thursday the 13th of August. The afternoon session is the pick of the run. You’ve got a 0.9ft swell from the west-northwest, with a 13-second period, and the combined energy hits 290 (moderate). The wind goes glassy with a slight air movement. That’s clean, lined-up, and the biggest we’ve seen. That’s the one to circle.

Sixtynine is a consistent spot, fairly exposed and takes a west-northwest swell well, so this direction is spot on. With a 13-second period, it’s a groundswell that’ll give better shape and longer lulls between sets. At 0.9ft, it’s still very manageable for intermediates.

The days after step back a bit. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th have glassy afternoons with 0.6ft and 0.7ft west swell, but the energy drops. Sunday the 16th afternoon is glassy again with 0.8ft, but the direction is a little more north in the mix. Rideable, but the 13th is the one.

So, mark the 13th in your calendar. Not a big one, but it’s the cleanest, most reliable wave we’ve got.

Keep an eye on the forecast, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

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