St Agnes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what St Agnes has on offer for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The first few days are a write-off, with messy, unorganised waves and bumpy conditions. It’s not until Saturday the 5th that we see anything worth getting out of bed for, and even then it’s a one-session window. The morning brings in a bit of a W swell at 4 ft with a 10-second period from a W direction – that’s got a bit of shape to it. What makes it a standout is that glassy, clean wind from the ENE. It’s only light, so it’s going to be smooth as silk out there. The combined energy is moderate (297). It’s not huge, but for a intermediate-level wave, it’ll be fun. Water temps are about average for the time of year. Crowds are possible here – it can get busy, so get in early.

After that morning session, the weekend falls away again with dropping swell and onshore wind, so don’t expect much else. The next real highlight doesn’t pop up until Tuesday the 8th afternoon, but it’s a big one for the more experienced crew. That afternoon sees a solid 8 ft W swell with a 9-second period and a cross-off wind from the SW. The combined energy is strong (1083). This is pushing into expert territory. For an intermediate, that’s going to be a handful, but for those who know what they’re doing, there’s some proper power in the water. The wind is clean, but the size means it’s not for the faint-hearted.

There’s a bit of a lull again with some poor conditions on the 9th and 10th, but then Friday the 11th looks like another expert-only window. The morning picks up 7 ft from the W with a 9-second period, and the wind is straight onshore from the NW – not ideal at all. The afternoon gets bigger at 8 ft from the W, with a 10-second period, but still onshore wind from the NNW. The energy is very strong (743 to 1281), but that onshore wind is going to make it a messy, powerful beast. Only for those who really want a challenge.

The second week fades out. There’s a brief blip on Monday the 14th afternoon, with a clean 4 ft W swell at a long 12-second period. That’s a groundswell, which means better shape, but at a beach break like this, it can close out a bit. The wind is offshore from the E, which is clean, but the combined energy is moderate (488). It’s a decent option, but nothing to rave about.

Overall, the standout for a clean, fun wave for intermediate surfers is the Saturday morning (5th). For the big-wave crew, the Tuesday afternoon (8th) is the one to circle, but you’ll need your wits about you. The second week is pretty weak.

Rusty.

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