Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf at Temples, a reef and point break that’s fairly consistent and looks to handle the swell beautifully. The water temp is sitting around 79°, which is about average for this time of year—nothing unusual there, just your typical warm summer water.

The action kicks off Thursday afternoon with a 5ft SSW swell on a 15-second period, and a clean offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong, sitting at 1523 (moderate wave energy). It’s a bit average for experienced surfers that first session, but from Friday morning it really locks in. Friday and Saturday bring 4ft to 5ft SSW groundswell, periods between 15 and 18 seconds, and consistent offshore winds from the ESE and SE. The waves will be clean, lined up, and well-shaped for advanced surfers. Crowds are possible here at times, but with this level of quality and consistency, a few more people might be around.

Sunday the 2nd of August is where we start seeing a step up—7ft SSW swell with 17-second periods and offshore breezes. The energy climbs into the 2000s (strong wave energy). This is still solid for experienced paddlers, not too big yet, but powerful. The following week keeps the momentum: Monday through Wednesday sees 5ft to 6ft SSW swell, still with good offshore winds, though Tuesday afternoon the wind turns cross-offshore, making things a touch less pristine.

Now, the standout period arrives on Thursday, August 6th. Swell jumps to 8ft SSW, period 16-17 seconds, and the combined energy readings reach 3113 to 3469 (strong to very strong wave energy). Winds are clean offshore. This is big, but still within expert territory. Then we get a real pulse on Saturday, August 8th: 8ft SSW, winds freshen to 30 km/h offshore, creating clean but powerful conditions. The wave energy is 2682—still very punchy.

But the real crown jewel? Thursday, August 13th through Friday, August 14th. On the 13th, the period jumps to a very long 23 seconds, with a 5ft swell early, then an 8ft swell in the afternoon with a 20-second period—combined energy a massive 6629 (very strong wave energy). This is groundswell perfection for a point and reef setup like Temples. It will be clean, with long, well-shaped walls and big gaps between sets. Then Friday, August 14th, is the absolute peak: an 12ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, gentle offshore winds, combined energy of 7101. This is exceptional, powerful, and only for experts. The waves will be heavy, lined up, and truly memorable for those skilled enough.

Given the size and consistency, if you’re an intermediate or beginner, stick to the smaller days early in the forecast—anything over 5ft is pushing it, and after the first week, it’s game on for advanced crew only. The optimum swell direction is SSW, and Temples is exposed to that, so it’s catching everything perfectly.

Bottom line: the first week is good, the second week builds to an epic climax. Thursday and Friday, August 14th and 15th, are the absolute best on offer. Don’t sleep on those sessions if you’ve got the skill.

Rusty.

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