Sponge bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the Sponge Bay forecast. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are pretty ordinary—nothing to get too excited about. The real energy starts to build towards the end of the week and into the weekend, but we’ve got some solid windows to work with.

The standout session is definitely Friday morning, August 28th. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SSE, with a light offshore wind out of the north. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. The combined swell energy is moderate at 381, and that 14-second period is going to give you some nice, long lines. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the offshore breeze, it’s going to be clean and fun. Just keep an eye on the crowds—they can be around sometimes.

Another solid call is Tuesday morning, September 1st. The swell is a touch bigger at 5ft from the SSE, still with a clean cross-off breeze from the WNW. The energy is up a bit more at 594, and the 12-second period will keep the waves decent. It’s a good option for a paddle, especially if you missed the Friday window.

Monday morning, August 31st, is a different story. We’ve got a big 8ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, and the conditions are poor. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than anything else. The energy is huge at 1927, but it’s not going to be clean for a paddle.

The second week gets a bit quieter. There’s a promising window on Thursday afternoon, September 3rd, with a tiny 1ft swell but a super-long 24-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and while it’s small, it’s clean and glassy with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate at 312, so it might surprise you if you’re patient. But it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

After that, things drop off dramatically. We’ve got a big gap from September 5th right through to the end of the 16-day window, with very little on offer. Most days are poor or just ordinary. The 6th of September has a glassy afternoon with a 1ft swell, but it’s barely surfable. It’s a pretty blank run, but that’s just how it goes sometimes.

So, to wrap it up: Friday morning, August 28th is your best bet—clean, offshore, and fun. Tuesday morning, September 1st is a solid backup. The rest is either too big and messy, or too small and flat. Stay patient, and the waves will come back.

Rusty.

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