St Agnes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight about it—this stretch for St. Agnes isn't exactly lighting up the forecast. We've got a long gap of poor conditions to start, with the first glimmer of something surfable not showing up until Friday the 18th, and even that is marginal. The first ten or so days are mostly a write-off with rubbish wind, lumpy onshore slop, and energy that's not doing us any favours. Hold your horses.

Monday 14th kicks off with a messy 4 ft W swell (236 combined energy) under a cloudy sky and a cross-off breeze. It's clean but still considered poor surf conditions. Tuesday the 15th gets worse: a 6 ft to 7 ft W swell, but crippled by a 30 km/h cross-onshore wind that's turning it into a fresh, lumpy mess (411 to 524 combined energy). Wednesday the 16th brings the biggest swell of the early week, a 7 ft WNW at 11 seconds (1005 combined energy), but with a howling onshore wind, it's a no-go.

Friday 18th finally offers a sniff. We've got a 7 ft W long-period groundswell (13 seconds) packing a strong 1623 combined energy. The wind is cross, not ideal, but there's a chance it cleans up. This is marginal, questionable tide stuff, not a standout. The morning is slightly better than the afternoon when the wind goes cross-off.

The weekend from the 19th to the 20th is more of the same—mid-range swell with cross-shore chop. Sunday the 20th afternoon sees a 5 ft WNW that's long-period again (15 seconds, 1071 combined energy), but with a cross wind, it's still a marginal call. Short-period (7-8 second) windswell on Saturday keeps the energy weak and the waves crumbly.

Now, Monday 21st is where we get our first proper recommendation. Expect good surf conditions with a 3 ft WNW groundswell (13 seconds) and light cross-off winds. The combined energy is 368, and the light breeze will keep it clean. This is the one that's worth a paddle. The following days are mostly poor again, with small swell and onshore winds, until Thursday 24th afternoon.

That Thursday afternoon is a real gem: a 3 ft WNW swell with an 18-second period (491 combined energy) and a clean cross-off breeze. That's a very long-period groundswell—great for a point or reef, but at a beach break like St Agnes, those long intervals might make it break a bit straight. Still, with light wind and clean conditions, it's a standout for the second week.

Friday 25th is a mixed bag. The morning offers a 6 ft WNW with 14-second period (1144 combined energy) and clean cross-off wind, but the score is marginal. The wind is a fresh 30 km/h, which might keep the surface clean but is strong.

Sunday 27th is the big one, but it's a warning. A massive 12 ft WSW groundswell with 11-second period and glassy offshore wind—sound perfect, right? The combined energy is a huge 3227, but the warning is clear: it's too big for this break. This is expert-only territory, and even then, it might be unsurfable due to the size. The morning has a gentle offshore, the afternoon goes glassy, but unless you're a seasoned charger, give it a miss. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Monday 28th morning offers a reprieve: a 4 ft WSW swell with glassy conditions (571 combined energy) and a slight air. This is a good, clean option if you want a manageable wave after the weekend's juice.

Overall, the first week is a bust. The standouts are Monday 21st for a clean, small-wave session, and Thursday 24th afternoon for the clean, super-long period groundswell. Friday 25th morning is worth a look if the wind doesn't blow you off. The 27th is a monster swell best left to the experts. Keep an eye on the forecasts, as things can change.

Rusty.

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