Swamis Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next few weeks at Swamis. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but I’ll walk you through it.

The forecast period kicks off now, but honestly, there’s no real surf to get excited about for the first while. We’re looking at a long stretch of weak, small waves and poor conditions. From Tuesday the 18th of August through to the end of the month, most days offer nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is hanging around 2 ft to 3 ft, with a lot of it coming from the SSW, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, leaving the surface bumpy and messy. The combined energy is weak, hovering around 200 to 475 (weak to moderate energy), so it’s really just a lot of groveling if you’re desperate. Don’t bother.

There’s a gap right through until the start of September where the surf is just not good. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

Now, the only real glimmer of hope in this whole outlook comes right at the end of the period. On Saturday the 29th of August, the swell picks up a bit, with a wave height of 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, and the period stretches out to 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 816 (moderate energy), which is a noticeable step up. The wind is light cross-onshore, but it’s still manageable. This is your best shot, but it’s still only marginal, with questionable tide conditions. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only real pulse in the forecast.

For the advanced crew, Swamis is a fairly consistent spot, but it rarely gets a proper clean run. On that Saturday, the long-period swell (18 seconds) means it’ll be a bit more lined up, but it’s a beach-and-reef setup, so don’t expect perfection. The crowds are often there, so you’ll have company. This is the standout, but it’s a promise with a lot of uncertainty this far out. The combined energy (816) is the best we’ve got.

After that, Monday the 31st of August and Tuesday the 1st of September drop back into the doldrums, with small, weak swell and poor conditions. There’s nothing else to recommend.

So, to sum it up: the next couple of weeks are mostly a write-off for Swamis. The only real option is the late August swell, which is worth a look for the committed, but don’t expect epic perfection. Keep your eyes on the sky, because the forecast can change.

Rusty.

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