Squeaky Beach (Wilsons Promontory) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Squeaky Beach.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you: the next week or so is a bit of a tough slog. We’ve got some swell, sure, but the wind is going to be a real problem most of the time. The first real chance to get wet that’s even worth talking about doesn’t arrive until Wednesday the 26th of August.

For the first several days, it’s pretty much a write-off. Tuesday the 18th has some tiny 2ft SW swell, but the wind is a messy offshore that won’t really clean it up. The combined energy is weak (211). It’s just not worth the paddle.

Then we get a few days of serious wind. Thursday the 20th sees a bump in size to 4ft from the W, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be choppy and ugly. The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd brings some real size – 6ft on Saturday with a very long 16-second period and a massive energy reading (2152) – but the wind is howling onshore at 19 mph. That’s a mess. It’s too big for beginners and the conditions will be poor for everyone. Sunday is similar, just a bit smaller.

The wind finally starts to ease on Tuesday the 25th, but the swell is still a bit lumpy and cross-shore. It’s not until the 26th of August that we get a real window. Wednesday morning is looking clean. The wind is a light, cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 6 mph, and the swell is a small 2ft from the SW, with a solid 12-second period. The energy is moderate (315). It’s small, but it’s clean, and for a beginner-friendly spot like Squeaky Beach, that’s the best you’ll get for a while.

Later in the period, we’ve got a few more promising signs. The morning of Sunday the 30th of August looks like the standout. The wind is nearly glassy, a light offshore from the NE, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the SW. The period is a classic 14 seconds, and the energy is moderate (705). Conditions should be very good, with clean waves and a nice shape. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Then Monday the 31st of August starts with flat calm, glassy conditions and a tiny 2ft SW swell. It’s a lovely morning for a beginner to get out, but it’ll be small. The following Tuesday the 1st of September also has a glassy morning with a 3ft SW swell, which is another nice window.

The water temperature is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for the time of year here in Wilsons Promontory, so no surprises there.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a write-off due to wind. Your best bet for a clean, fun session is the morning of Sunday the 30th of August. It’s the one that’s got the most going for it. Wednesday the 26th of August is a good backup if you’re desperate for a paddle.

Rusty, signing off.

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