Suicides Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a pretty grim stretch. We’re looking at a solid 16-day run with no decent surf on offer. The wind is a constant problem, blowing from the north and northeast, rarely giving the break a break. It’s a long haul of poor conditions, so don’t be holding your breath for a quick fix.

The water is sitting at 73°F for the first sessions, which is a degree and a half warmer than normal for this time of year. Nothing too wild, but it’s a small gift.

The first good news? There isn’t any. The entire period is a no-go.

Suicides (reef) is the only spot in the frame, and it’s a tough one. The swell is there, but it’s all wrong. We start Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, with a 4ft swell from the north, a weak 6-second period, and a cross-onshore NE wind at 12 mph. The combined energy is weak (182). It’s a mess. This pattern just repeats day after day. The swell bumps up to 6ft by Saturday the 8th (energy 383), but it’s still cross-onshore and lumpy from a 16 mph north wind. It’s a no-go for a paddle board.

The middle of the week sees the swell staying around 4ft to 5ft, but the wind is relentless, 12-19 mph from the north, keeping it choppy and messy. The energy climbs to 458 by the 15th of August, but with a 6ft north swell and a 19 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s a washing machine. The period is only 8 seconds or less, so it’s weak, short-period wind swell.

By the 17th, the wind backs off a touch to 9-12 mph and the period inches up to 10 seconds, but it’s still onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is high (366), but the conditions are still poor. The last few days, the 19th and 20th, the swell drops to 2ft-3ft, and the energy plummets to 78-131. It’s all over.

There isn’t a single standout. Not one. The wind never gives us a clean window. If you’re desperate, you’d be looking at a kiteboard rather than a surfboard, because the combination of moderate swell and strong, consistent cross-onshore wind is more their game.

For now, it’s a waiting game. The forecast can change, but this is a long blank run for the area.

Rusty.

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