Super Suck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.

We’ve only got one spot in the mix, and it’s a heavy one: Super Suck. This is a reef and point setup, so it’s for the experienced crew only. The water temp is sitting at 79°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The window kicks off on Sunday the 9th of August, but it’s a bit of a slow burner. The swell is a solid 7ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 16 seconds, packing a strong energy reading of 2330. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, keeping things clean, but the commentary flags marginal surf conditions, likely due to tide. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might share it, but with it being an advanced wave, it won't be packed.

Monday the 10th of August is where it starts to cook. The morning brings 5ft of SSW swell at a massive 19-second period and 3322 energy. It’s clean with light cross-off winds. The standout, though, is Monday afternoon: 10ft of SSW swell, 18-second period, and energy jumping to 4951. That’s very strong wave energy, and the report calls it excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the first week.

Tuesday the 11th holds 10ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, both SSW, with periods around 16-17 seconds and energy in the 4600-4700 range. Winds stay cross-off and clean, but the conditions are described as marginal, probably due to the size and tide pushing it past the ideal window. Wednesday the 12th drops back a bit to 6-7ft, and the afternoon sees a shift to offshore wind (ESE 12 mph), making for a clean, moderate offshore session. Thursday the 13th through to Saturday the 15th keeps pumping 7-8ft SSW swell with solid 15-17 second periods, cross-off winds, and plenty of energy (2000-2700). It’s consistent, but nothing quite tops that Monday afternoon peak.

The second week sees another solid pulse. Sunday the 16th is clean with 7ft SSW and 16-second period, light winds. Monday the 17th eases to 5-5ft with gentle offshore winds in the afternoon—nice and clean, but smaller. Then Tuesday the 18th morning is tiny at 5ft, but the afternoon picks up to 5ft with a 19-second period and 3218 energy—quality groundswell. The real standout of the second week is Wednesday the 19th of August. Morning: 10ft SW swell, 18-second period, 4822 energy, clean cross-off. Afternoon: 10ft SW, 17 seconds, 4581 energy, with moderate offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph. That is a serious session for experts only. After that, it tapers off through the end of the month, with 8ft dropping to 5ft, still clean, but the magic fades.

Overall, Monday the 10th afternoon and Wednesday the 19th are the true standouts—big swell, very long period, strong energy, and clean wind. For the advanced crew, those are the days to circle. Beginners, stay well clear when it’s over 5ft, and definitely when it’s over 8ft. Super Suck is a reef and point, so those long period swells will groom nicely, but it’s not a forgiving wave. No gaps in the forecast—surf is on offer almost every day from the 9th.

Stay safe, and pick your moments.

- Rusty

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