Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at what’s on the cards for your local sand and reef.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a mixed bag. The first few days bring some serious size, but the wind is a nightmare. We’re talking about Spot-x (a reef setup), and it’s looking like a classic case of "too much of a good thing" at the start. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The whole show kicks off on Sunday morning, August 2nd, with a solid 10-foot swell from the southwest, grinding in with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a hefty 3475, and with a light offshore breeze from the northeast, it’s going to be clean. This is proper, expert-level stuff though – over 8 feet, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The wind stays light offshore in the afternoon, keeping it clean, but still big.

Monday the 3rd drops a bit to 6 feet, but the wind swings around and gets messy. Tuesday is a write-off; the swell pumps up to 13 feet and then 15 feet with onshore gales. The energy readings are massive (up to 9662), but the wind is howling onshore, turning it into a complete washing machine. Honestly, Wednesday and Thursday look pretty average too – the swell is still huge at 13 feet to 15 feet, but the wind is cross or cross-on, making it lumpy. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

Friday the 7th through to Tuesday the 11th is a total wipeout. The wind is a solid onshore gale, and the swell is just colossal – 20 feet, 25 feet, 18 feet. The energy numbers are off the charts (over 24,000 at one point), but it’s blown out and dangerous. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might be your jam, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass.

Then, after a brutal stretch, we get a glimmer of hope. Wednesday morning, August 12th, the wind drops to a dead calm, glassy condition. The swell is still a meaty 10 feet from the southwest with a 14-second period, and the energy is a solid 3781. It’s clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. Thursday the 13th builds on that with a 12-foot, 16-second groundswell and a light offshore breeze. The energy is 6346, and it’s clean again. This is looking like a quality window.

But if you want the absolute standout, you have to wait for Sunday, August 16th. The morning kicks off with a 15-foot, 15-second, long-period groundswell from the WSW. The wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the north-northeast. The combined energy is a massive 10228. This is a statement day. The afternoon is even better for the experts: 16 feet, same long period, and glassy conditions. The energy hits 10358. This is world-class, powerful, and clean. It’s a true standout, but remember, this is a low-tide reef, so with a 15-second period, it’s going to be lully and the sets will be thick. Only for the brave.

Monday morning, August 17th, is the final cherry on top. Another 18-foot, 15-second swell from the WSW, with a light cross-offshore breeze and energy of 12580. It’s a second standout, but remember, it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The main takeaway? The first week is a right-off. The second week, from the 12th onwards, is where the magic is, with the 16th and 17th being the absolute best on offer for experienced crew.

Rusty.

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