Super Suck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a single spot firing on all cylinders for the next couple of weeks, and it’s all about Super Suck. This is a reef and point setup, so it handles the deeper stuff beautifully, and it’s aimed right at the southwest swell window. The water’s sitting at 80° with a dead-flat anomaly, so it’s bang on average for the time of year – no surprises there.

The action kicks off Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, with a clean 5ft swell from the southwest. The period’s a lovely 15 seconds, so it’s proper groundswell with plenty of push. The combined energy is already pumping at 1516, and with a gentle offshore wind from the southeast, it’s going to be glassy and lined up. This is quality stuff for experienced surfers. Thursday picks up a notch, with the swell building to 7ft on Thursday morning and 7ft in the afternoon. Periods hit 16-17 seconds, and the wind stays offshore or cross-off. The energy jumps to 2480, then 2376. It’s still clean, still beautiful.

Friday, August 7th, is a standout. Morning sees a 8ft SSW swell, and the period is a very long 17 seconds. The wind is light and cross-off, so the face will be smooth. The energy is now 2972. By the afternoon, the swell hits 8ft, period holds at 16 seconds, and the wind goes full offshore. This is the kind of afternoon you call in sick for. The energy is up to 3482. It’s still in the advanced range due to size, but for those who can handle it, it’s a dream.

Saturday and Sunday, the 8th and 9th, drop off slightly. The swell stays around 7ft to 8ft, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, and the scores dip. It’s still surfable, but it’s not the pick of the window. The energy drops from 3378 to 2111, and the wind is cross-off, making it a bit lumpy.

Now, Monday, August 10th, is a monster. Monday morning delivers a 6ft swell from the SSW with a very long 19-second period. The energy is a massive 4278, and the wind is light and cross-off. It’s clean and powerful. But the afternoon is the real headline: a 10ft SSW swell with the same 19-second period, and the energy explodes to 6295. This is big, powerful, and deep. The wind is a moderate cross-off, so it’s not pristine, but for the experts, this is peak material. It’s solidly in the expert-only zone.

The next few days, the 11th through the 14th, keep the swell between 8ft and 10ft, with periods mostly 16-17 seconds. The wind stays light to moderate, mostly cross-off, so it’s going to be a long run of good to excellent conditions. The energy stays high, from 2369 to 3965. The standout in this stretch is Wednesday afternoon, August 12th, with a 7ft swell and gentle offshore wind, giving you clean, lined-up waves.

August 15th, Saturday, is another red-letter day. Morning sees an 8ft SSW swell with a 19-second period and light cross-off wind. The energy is 5392. By the afternoon, the wind turns moderate offshore, and the swell holds at 8ft with an 18-second period. The energy is 4439. This is a full day of proper, powerful groundswell.

The 16th and 17th stay solid, with swells around 7ft to 8ft and periods of 15-16 seconds. The wind stays moderate and offshore, making for clean conditions. Then, the 18th sees a building trend: Tuesday morning has an 8ft swell with a 19-second period and energy of 5944. The afternoon jumps to 12ft with an 18-second period and a massive 7182 energy. This is serious, heavy water. It’s for experts only.

The final stretch, August 19th and 20th, is still pumping. The 19th has an 12ft swell in the morning and 10ft in the afternoon, both with offshore winds and periods of 17 seconds. The energy is 6427 and 5905. The 20th keeps the 10ft swell with near-still air on the morning and a gentle offshore in the afternoon. The energy is still 4478 and 3971. This whole run is a goldmine for experienced surfers, but it’s too big and powerful for beginners.

The best of the best? Monday, August 10th afternoon, with that 10ft, 19-second groundswell and 6295 energy, and Saturday, August 15th, with the light winds and consistent 8ft swell. Crowds are possible at Super Suck, so keep an eye out, but the quality will be worth it.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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