Sixtynine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part. We're in for a long stretch of small, weak energy before things finally start to show a bit of life late in the run. The first real surfable day doesn't pop up until the second week of August, so if you're itching to get wet, you'll need some patience.

Alright, let's get into it. For the first week and a bit, from Friday the 31st of July right through to the 9th of August, the energy is just not there. We're talking combined swell energy values of 0 to 64 (weak), and the odd tiny wave that shows up is mostly from the north and northwest, with periods all over the shop. The highlight of this quiet period is probably the glassy conditions on Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon with a tiny 0.3ft north swell, but with a period of 9 seconds and weak energy (15), it's a real wave-riding challenge.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope arrives on Sunday the 9th of August afternoon. We've got a 2ft west swell rolling in with a 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 153 (moderate). The wind goes glassy, so it's clean, but the quality is still described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – it's a start, but don't expect magic.

The pattern continues to build, slowly. Monday the 10th of August afternoon sees a 2ft west swell, still 14-second period, and energy up to 198 (moderate). Again, glassy conditions make it look okay, but the wave quality is "very ordinary." Tuesday the 11th of August afternoon is a repeat offender with a 2ft west swell, same period, energy at 138.

But the standout of the entire forecast – and I mean the one bright spot that's worth circling on the calendar – is Saturday the 15th of August morning. The swell builds to 3ft from the west, with a 15-second period, and the combined energy hits 347 (moderate). The wind is light onshore, which is a shame, but that's the biggest, most energetic swell we've seen in the entire run. It's a long-period groundswell, so it'll have nice shape and energy, but it's a slight air, so the wind is very light. For Sixtynine, which is exposed to a WNW optimum, this west swell is a solid match. The break is fairly consistent, so you've got a good chance of finding a few. It's still a small wave, so it's not going to be a world-beater, but after two weeks of dust, it's the best we've got.

So, if you're keen, keep your eyes on the 15th of August. The rest is a waiting game. Stay patient, mates.

Rusty.

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