Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up for Temples, and it’s looking like a proper winter swell train for the experienced crew. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there but it’ll be comfortable enough.

Monday 3rd August kicks things off with a chunky SSW groundswell pushing in at 6ft and a very long period of 15 seconds, giving it proper energy. That wind is a clean offshore from the ESE, so the sets will be peeling nicely. This is a reef and point setup, so that long period is going to wrap in beautifully. The afternoon drops a touch to 5ft but stays just as clean. This is excellent stuff for experienced surfers.

Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th keep the good times rolling. Swell sits around 5ft to 6ft, period still in the 14-15 second range, and the offshore wind stays consistent. The combined energy is strong, so there’s plenty of push. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might share a few waves, but it’s not a zoo.

Thursday 6th the swell builds to 7ft, and the wind picks up to a fresh 18 mph offshore. It’s still clean, but that wind is getting a bit punchy, and the tide might throw a spanner in the works. This is more of an expert’s window.

Friday 7th is a real standout. The morning sees 8ft swell with a 17-second period and a fresh offshore breeze. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s only for the skilled. The afternoon session is the pick of the day: still 8ft, a touch less wind at 15 mph, and the wave comment calls it excellent. This is a top-tier window.

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th keep the swell pumping in the 7ft to 8ft range, with clean offshore winds. The energy stays high, and the consistency is there. Saturday morning has some rain showers, but the wind is still offshore, so don’t let that put you off.

Monday 10th is another cracker. The morning is clean with a 6ft SSW swell and strong energy. The afternoon bumps up to 8ft with a 17-second period, but the wind goes cross-offshore. Still clean, but the tide could be a factor.

Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th see the swell ease back a touch to 7ft-8ft, with gentle cross-offshore winds. The sets will be clean and long, but the direction is a bit more side-on, so the lineup might get a little shifty.

Thursday 13th morning is a gem: 7ft, 16-second period, gentle offshore wind, and excellent conditions. The afternoon goes bigger again to 8ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore.

Friday 14th is a huge day. The morning has 8ft swell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore wind. The afternoon is identical in size and wind, and both are rated excellent. This is a proper, full-day standout for experienced surfers.

Saturday 15th – hold onto your board. The morning drops to 5ft but with a ridiculously long 23-second period. That’s a deep ocean groundswell; it’ll be wrapping around the reef with serious power but the sets will be spaced out. The afternoon, though, is the big one: 10ft swell at 20 seconds, with a moderate offshore wind, and an exceptional energy reading. This is a day for experts only, and it’s one of the best on offer in the whole window.

Sunday 16th keeps the monster running with 12ft swell and 18-second period, energy off the charts. The wind is offshore and moderate. These waves are huge, powerful, and only for the most experienced. If you’re not solid, sit this one out on the beach.

Monday 17th the swell starts to drop back to 10ft, and then 8ft, with offshore winds but some rain showers in the morning. It’s still big, but the quality is a bit more marginal.

Tuesday 18th wraps it up with a return to more manageable 6ft, 14-second period swell, clean and excellent for experienced surfers.

The best of the bunch? I’d be circling Saturday 15th afternoon and Sunday 16th for the sheer power, and Friday 7th afternoon for that perfect balance of size and clean conditions. All of these are for advanced surfers only. The long period stuff at Temples will be a treat on the reef, but the beach breaks will be shutting down. If you’re not confident, these are kite-surfing days for sure.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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