TCs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for TCs.

Honestly, the whole 16-day window looks pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell and average to poor conditions. For the first week and a half, the surf is barely a whisper. The swell is tiny, mostly between 1.0 ft and 2 ft, with a period that’s all over the place, from a short 12 seconds to a drawn-out 19 seconds. The wind is a constant problem, always cross-onshore or cross-shore, never giving us a clean face. The combined energy is mostly weak to moderate, ranging from 115 to 259 (moderate), except for a few afternoons where it pushes into the mid-300s (moderate). But with the wind and small size, it’s just messy.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until the very end of the month. On Saturday, August 29th, the afternoon shows a bit of a pulse. We’ve got a 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a 16-second period and combined energy hitting 454 (moderate). That’s the most energy we’ve seen all forecast. The swell direction is right on the money for TCs, but the wind is still a cross-shore from the W at 12 mph, keeping it from being truly clean. It’s a good energy signal, but not a classic day.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday, August 29th. The swell is 2 ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, and combined energy is 325 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-on from the SW at just 3 mph – that’s a slight air, almost glassy. That’s the closest we get to clean conditions. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The later morning on Sunday, August 30th is another similar look: 3 ft from the SSW, 15 seconds, with a light cross-on from the S at 3 mph. It’s a similar story – small, but with that rare light wind.

For a reef break rated for advanced surfers, these tiny waves won’t be offering much. Don’t expect a crowd; with this forecast, it’ll be quiet. The only real highlight is the 29th morning – that’s your best bet for a clean, small-wave session, but it’s not going to set the world on fire. The rest of the window is a write-off.

Rusty.

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