Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, and it’s all about one spot: Temples. This is a reef and point setup, exposed to the SW, and it's going to be pumping for a good stretch. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing freaky there.

The action kicks off on Wednesday, August 5th. We’re looking at a solid SSW swell, 6 ft, with a long period of 15 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, and with an ESE wind holding it offshore, the moderate breeze is keeping things clean. The combined energy is moderate (1468), but the quality is already there for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops a touch to 5 ft but the energy picks up a bit (1629).

Thursday, August 6th, the swell builds to 7 ft, with a period of 17 seconds in the morning – that’s some serious energy (2460). The wind stays offshore from the ESE, though it’s a fresh breeze, so it’s a bit on the stronger side, but still clean. The afternoon is cleaner with a moderate breeze. This is no place for beginners; 7 ft is pushing it.

Now, Friday, August 7th, is where things get exciting. The swell hits 8 ft, and the period is a long 17 seconds in the morning. The energy is through the roof (3322). With a clean offshore ESE breeze all day, the conditions are exceptional for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful wave, and with a long period groundswell, it’s going to wrap around the point and reef beautifully. This is a standout day.

Saturday, August 8th, holds steady around 8 ft, 16 seconds, but the wind shifts to a cross-off in the afternoon, making it a bit less perfect. The energy is still strong (2786).

Sunday, August 9th, a rain shower passes through, but the offshore wind holds, keeping things clean. The swell is 7 ft, and energy is still pumping (2228).

Monday, August 10th, is another standout. The morning has a 5 ft swell with a very long period of 20 seconds, and the energy jumps to 3123. That’s a long, powerful pulse. The afternoon, however, gets a bit of a cross-off wind and the swell jumps to 10 ft, making it massive and borderline for anyone but experts.

Tuesday, August 11th, is the biggest day of the run. The morning sees 10 ft of SSW swell at 17 seconds, with an offshore breeze and a combined energy of 5128. That’s strong wave energy. This is for experts only, and it’s an exceptional session if you’ve got the bottle. The afternoon drops to 8 ft with a cross-off wind.

The pattern continues with solid 7 ft to 8 ft swell through the middle of the month, with consistent offshore winds, mostly moderate breezes. The energy stays in the moderate to strong range (2000-3600). There’s a gap in the quality, but the swell never really dies.

Then, Tuesday, August 18th, we get another big pulse. The afternoon sees 10 ft at 17 seconds, with a clean offshore breeze and energy of 4852. This is another huge, powerful swell for the experts.

The real cherry on top comes on Thursday, August 20th. The morning has 8 ft of SSW swell, 16 seconds, but the wind is glassy – a 3 mph SSE breeze. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is 3566. This is a world-class session for the experienced crew.

So, to sum it up: Temples is the only game in town, and it’s a damn good one. The standout days are Friday, August 7th, for the big, clean power, and Monday, August 10th, for the long period groundswell. The glassy morning on Thursday, August 20th, is also a major highlight. This is a run for the experienced surfer. If you’re a beginner, stay on the beach. Expect crowds at Temples; it’s a known spot.

Rusty.

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