Sixtynine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.

Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s flat and frustrating. From now through the 8th of August, there’s basically nothing. The swell is tiny, mostly from the north or southwest, with periods so short the waves barely have any shape. Combined energy is in the single digits or low teens – that’s weak. The wind is light and cross-shore, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no surf.

Then, on the 9th of August, we finally see a pulse. Sunday morning brings a 0.6m west swell with a 15-second period – that’s groundswell, proper lines. Combined energy hits 201 (moderate), but the wind is onshore, so it’s not clean. By Sunday afternoon, the wind goes glassy calm, the swell bumps to 0.7m, still from the west at 15 seconds, and energy at 233 (moderate). That’s the first real chance. Water temp is about 80°, which is just a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.

The real standout is the 12th of August. Wednesday afternoon has a 0.9m west swell, period 13 seconds, combined energy at 315 (moderate), and glassy conditions with almost no wind. That’s the best of the bunch. The break is Sixtynine – it’s consistent, fairly exposed to west-northwest swells, which is exactly where this swell is coming from. It’s an intermediate spot, and with crowds sometimes, you might have a few others out, but nothing too hectic. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum.

After that, the 13th and 14th drop off a bit, with waist-high waves but less energy and more cross-onshore or light onshore wind. Still surfable, but not as good.

So, bottom line: the first week is a write-off. The best day is the 12th of August. That Wednesday afternoon at Sixtynine is glassy, clean, and has a solid west swell. That’s the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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