Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. This forecast is a solid run for the advanced crew, with a pumping stretch of groundswell from the SSW that’s got some serious legs.

The main event is all about Temples – a reef and point that’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Thursday, August 6th. The swell is already up at 7ft from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period. The wind is offshore from the SE, so it’s clean, but the energy is moderate (2318). The conditions are a bit marginal, so it’s more of a warm-up than a standout.

Friday the 7th is where it starts to get real. The swell pushes to 8ft, still from the SSW, with a 17-second period. The wind stays offshore, making for clean, lined-up waves. The energy is ramping up into the strong range (3335). By Friday afternoon, the energy hits 3610 and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 8th holds strong with 8ft to 8ft SSW swell and offshore winds. The energy is still solid (2786 and 2550). It’s a good, consistent weekend for the crew that knows what they’re doing.

Sunday the 9th drops a touch to 7ft, but the wind shifts to cross-offshore. The energy is still moderate (2228, 2172), but it’s clean. It’s a solid option, but the quality is just a notch below the days around it.

Now, here’s the real standout. Monday, August 10th. The morning brings a 6ft swell, but with a 19-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy spikes to 4023. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. For a reef and point like Temples, this long-period energy is going to produce some proper, powerful lines. The afternoon gets wild – 10ft from the SSW with an 18-second period and a massive 5686 energy reading. That’s strong wave energy. This is the pick of the first week.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th keep the swell pumping at 10ft and 8ft, with strong energy and offshore winds. It’s a solid block of surf.

Then, Thursday, August 13th is a proper standout. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SSW with a 17-second period. The energy is exceptional (6560). The wind is offshore. This is expert-only territory – over 8ft, it’s for the brave. The conditions are described as exceptional. If you’ve got the skill, this is the day to be out there.

The run continues into the second week. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th ease slightly to 8ft and 6ft, still with clean conditions. Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th hold in the 5ft to 7ft range, with a mix of offshore and cross-offshore winds. The energy dips to moderate (1153 to 2472), but it’s still rideable.

Looking further out, Wednesday, August 19th looks promising again. The swell jumps to 8ft with an 18-second period and a strong energy of 5025. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which is a major positive for clean conditions. Thursday the 20th holds 10ft, and the energy is strong (4539 to 4433). Friday the 21st brings another 8ft day with offshore winds and solid energy (3548). These are promising, but being a week and a half out, there’s some uncertainty.

Best on offer: For the first week, Monday, August 10th at Temples is a standout. The combination of the 19-second groundswell, clean cross-offshore wind, and strong energy (4023) is a beautiful thing. The absolute highlight is Thursday, August 13th – 12ft of SSW groundswell, offshore wind, and exceptional energy (6560). That’s the one to circle on the calendar. You’ll need to be on your game, but it’s a day that could be truly special.

Signing off, Rusty.

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