The groyne Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about The Groyne.

Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are pretty quiet. There’s nothing big on the cards, no massive swell marching in. We’ve got a lot of small, weak surf, and the wind is going to be a real pain for most of it. The best you’ll find is in the early mornings when the breeze drops.

The first real standout is Tuesday morning, August 4th. It’s only 2ft of swell from the SE, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the key here. For a couple of hours, it’ll be clean as a whistle. The swell energy is weak (103), so don’t expect any power, but if you just want to get wet and have a few fun, little waves to yourself, that’s your window. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The next real highlight is Sunday morning, August 9th. The swell ticks up a little to 4ft from the E, with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (278), the best we’ll see. But more importantly, we get a light cross-offshore wind from the SSW. That’ll keep the reef clean. This is the pick of the entire forecast. If you’ve got a log or a funboard, get out there. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be the most fun you’ll have in this stretch. The swell is coming from the east, which is right in the optimum direction for this spot.

After that, the Thursday morning, August 13th offers a bit more. Again, small at 3ft, but a light cross-off from the NW cleans it up. The energy is low (143), but it’s surfable. The Thursday afternoon actually gets a solid offshore wind from the W at 12 mph, which will groom the 3ft E swell nicely. That’s a good option for a late session.

Beyond that, from the 14th through the 18th, it drops off badly. The swell is tiny, 2ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. The energy is barely a whisper (46 to 78). It’s not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate. The weekend of the 16th and 17th is a total write-off with moderate winds and no swell.

So, to wrap it up: Sunday, August 9th (morning) is your best bet. It’s the biggest swell and the cleanest wind. The water is about average for the season. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, so you can expect a few waves, but the crowds are *sometimes* an issue here, so get there early. The Tuesday morning, August 4th glass-off is a close second for a quick, clean fix.

Rusty.

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