Wainui Beach - Stockroute Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on offer for the Wainui Beach – Stockroute region.

Alright, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up, but the standout is definitely the clean, glassy sessions on the weekend of August 2nd and 3rd. The forecast shows a bit of a wait for the really good stuff, but when it lines up, it's going to be special.

It starts off on Saturday, the 25th of July, with a small, clean morning. We’re looking at 3 ft surf from the east with a 12-second period, and that light NNW breeze is making it glassy. The combined swell energy is sitting at 212 (moderate). It’s a nice little morning session if you’re keen for a small wave, but it’s no blockbuster.

Sunday the 26th gets a bit bumpy. The morning sees a jump to 7 ft from the south, but a 12 mph cross-offshore wind keeps it rideable. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit choppy and inconsistent. The energy jumps up to 1001 (strong), but the quality isn't there. By afternoon, it’s a write-off with rain and 19 mph winds making for a messy cross-shore chop.

Monday the 27th is a big one. We’ve got 10 ft south swell, but with 19 mph cross-offshore winds in the morning. That’s a lot of water moving around, and the energy is a massive 2682 (strong). This is strictly for the experienced crew. The onshore winds in the afternoon with rain will make it a bit of a washing machine.

Tuesday the 28th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 8 ft from the east-southeast, but the wind is still cross-off, so it’s clean but messy. The energy is still high at 1473 (strong), but the quality is just average.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 29th of July is the first real standout. The morning is crystal clear with a 3 mph offshore wind from the WNW. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the east-southeast, with a 13-second period. The energy is 872 (moderate), which is absolutely perfect for this spot. The conditions are predicted to be very good, and that light offshore will make for some clean, long walls. This is a solid morning session for the intermediate to advanced crew.

From Thursday the 30th through to the end of the week, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at 4 ft down to 2 ft, with moderate cross-offshore winds. The energy is low (195-464 range), and it’s just not worth paddling out for. The period is decent (11-12 seconds), but the size is just too small to get excited about.

Then we hit the weekend. Saturday, August 1st, is still small, but the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, is the real gem. The forecast shows a 2 ft swell from the east-southeast, but with a 13-second period and a 9 mph offshore wind from the WNW. That’s a classic combo. The energy is 238 (moderate). It’s small, but it’ll be clean and glassy. Then, the afternoon of Sunday the 2nd is the absolute best bet. The wind drops to zero, absolute glass, with a 3 ft SSE swell at 10 seconds. The energy is 230 (moderate). It’s going to be a dream session, with perfect, clean lines. This is the one to circle.

The following week is a bit of a dud. Monday the 3rd of August has a tiny 2 ft SE swell, but the wind is up. From Tuesday the 4th through to Friday the 7th, the wind is howling, and the swell is a mix of short-period, onshore junk. The energy is moderate, but the quality is poor. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing – this is more of a kite-foiling setup if you’re into that.

Looking further out, Saturday the 8th of August has a massive 12 ft south swell, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. The energy is a staggering 4439 (very strong). That’s a big, dangerous ocean. Sunday the 9th of August sees a drop back to 4 ft from the south with a 12-second period and a light offshore wind. The energy is 865 (moderate), and it’s predicted to be very good again. That’s a promising, but long-range, standout.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is the glassy, clean session on Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. The second best is the Wednesday morning, July 29th, with that light offshore wind.

Rusty out.

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