Sixtynine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking at Sixtynine.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. The swell is tiny, and for the first several days, it's all showing as poor surf conditions. We're looking at a real flat spell from now until at least the 8th of August. The wave heights are struggling to get past 1.0ft, with periods mostly under 13 seconds. The combined swell energy is in the weak zone, barely registering (15). You'd be lucky to find a ripple. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least a dip will be warm.

Now, there's a glimmer of hope, but you've got to be patient. From around Monday the 10th of August, we start to see a pulse of energy. The swell height bumps up to 2ft, with a period of 13 seconds from the west, and the combined energy climbs to a moderate 79. It's still only surfable in very ordinary conditions, but it's something.

The real standout, the only session worth circling on the calendar, looks to be Tuesday the 11th of August. We've got a glimmer of glassy conditions in the afternoon, with a 2ft swell from the west, a period stretching to 15 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 155 (moderate). The offshore wind direction is WNW, which is close to the optimum of WNW for this spot. It's a consistent break, so it should be working. That's your best wave this whole forecast. Don't expect a classic, but it's the only one.

The middle of the month (14th–17th) keeps the swell around 2ft, with periods of 14–15 seconds. The energy stays in the moderate range (195–296). The issue is the wind. It's mostly cross or cross-off from the NNE, which is a bit messy. The morning of Saturday the 15th has a moderate cross-chop that'll make it ugly. The afternoons look cleaner, but still small. This is not a run of waves that's going to set the world on fire – it's small, inconsistent energy, and the best days are still a week and a half away.

For a beginner, anything under 5ft is fine, but the poor quality and lack of power means it's not a great learning day either. For the experienced surfer, you're waiting for that 11th, and maybe a sneaky session on the 14th if the wind plays nice.

Honestly, for the next week, I'd be checking the wind for a kite session. The waves just aren't there for a paddle.

Rusty.

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