The Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for The Heads.

We’ve got a solid run of groundswell setting in, but the conditions are going to be a bit of a mixed bag, so you’ll need to pick your moments. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is pretty much bang on normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout is Friday morning, the 7th of August. The swell is a clean 8 ft from the SW, with a nice long 14-second period pushing a ton of energy (2602). The wind is a clean offshore from the ENE, and the conditions are described as clean. This is a proper session for experienced surfers. The Heads handles a SW swell well, and with that offshore flow, it’s going to be lined up and punchy. The combined energy is strong (2602), so you’ll feel the power.

We’ve got another cracker on Tuesday morning, the 11th of August. Swell is 7 ft from the SSW, period at 12 seconds, and a clean offshore wind from the ENE. The energy is moderate (1599), but the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is a top pick.

Then, hold onto your board for Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. This one’s a gem. The swell drops a touch to 6 ft, but the period stretches out to a massive 20 seconds from the SSW. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the energy is strong (2905). With a clean offshore wind from the ENE, this is going to be a dream for a point or reef setup, though at a beach break it might be a bit too straight. Still, for The Heads, this is a serious highlight.

Thursday morning, the 13th of August is also a beauty. 5 ft of SSW swell with a 20-second period, and the wind is glassy offshore from the N. The energy is strong (3465). Light winds and a long-period swell mean clean, powerful lines.

After that, Friday morning, the 14th of August offers a nice 5 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a clean offshore NNW wind. Good solid session.

There’s a bit of a lull mid-period, but the forecast picks up again towards the end. Saturday afternoon, the 15th of August is worth a mention: the swell is only 4 ft, but the wind goes glassy from the SSE, and the conditions are described as very good. A small, clean, glassy day is always a pleasure.

Sunday morning, the 16th of August is similar—4 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and a clean offshore N wind. Nice and clean.

The last real standout in the window is Wednesday, the 19th of August. The morning has a small 3 ft SSW swell but with a massive 19-second period, and the wind is cross-off from the ENE. The energy is moderate (1204). The afternoon is even better: 5 ft from the SW, 17-second period, and clean cross-off wind. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

The Thursday morning, the 20th of August is a bit of a wildcard. The swell is 5 ft from the SW, period 12 seconds, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore from the NNW. That’s a strong offshore, which will hold the waves up, but it might be a bit tricky. The energy is moderate (710).

Overall, the best of the best is Wednesday morning, the 12th of August and Thursday morning, the 13th of August. That long-period groundswell with clean offshore winds is about as good as it gets for The Heads. Get on it.

Rusty.

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