Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. We’ve got one spot lighting up the 16-day window, and it’s a proper run of swell for the experienced crew.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a solid sequence starting on August 4th. The main event is Temples – a reef and point set-up that’s exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 79°, pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days bring a steady 6 ft to 7 ft SSW swell with a 14 to 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a consistent ESE to SE offshore wind, the conditions are clean and lined up. The wave energy is already strong (1148 to 2460), and it’s solid expert territory. The break is fairly consistent, so you can expect sets to march in, but with that long period, the gaps between them will give you a breather for the paddle out. Keep in mind crowds are possible here, but with this size, the crowd will thin out.

Things really ramp up on Friday, August 7th. The morning swell hits 8 ft from the SSW at a 17-second period, with strong energy (3090), and the wind stays clean offshore. By Friday afternoon, it’s pushing 8 ft and the energy jumps to 3628. This is excellent, heavy surf for advanced surfers only. Anything over 8 ft is strictly for the experts, and that’s the case through the weekend.

Then, hold onto your board. Monday, August 10th is the standout. The morning sees a 6 ft swell with a super-long 20-second period and massive energy (3335). The wind is offshore, clean. But the real story is Monday afternoon – a 10 ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, and the energy rating is a whopping 5377. That’s exceptional, powerful groundswell for expert surfers only. The wind stays offshore, making for some of the best, most critical waves you’ll see in this window. If you’re charging, that’s your session.

The following week continues to pump with solid 7 ft to 10 ft swells, mostly clean offshore winds, and strong energy. The morning of August 17th brings a nice 6 ft swell with a 19-second period and 3015 energy, another clean standout. The wind stays favourable, but the size does creep back up to 8 ft by the 18th, keeping it firmly in expert territory.

There’s no gap here – the surf is on from the 4th right through to the 19th. It’s a full block of solid, consistent groundswell. Just remember, this is a reef and point break, so the long-period swells will wrap in beautifully, but it’s not a spot for the faint-hearted.

Rusty.

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