The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Spit over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak run for the most part. We’ve got a real dry spell coming up, so don’t be in a hurry to wax up.

The Spit is a river mouth setup, exposed to the east, and it’s consistent when it’s on. Unfortunately, for the next 16 days, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for until the very tail end. The first few days see a bit of energy, but it’s all messy. Saturday the 25th starts with a cross-shore breeze and a 5ft swell from the SSE, but the period is short and the water’s got a moderate amount of energy (514). It’s a no-go. From there, it just flatlines. We’ve got a long gap of nothing but small, choppy, and onshore junk. The wind is nearly always cross or onshore, and the swell heights just drip away – 1ft, 0.7ft, 1.0ft... it’s not even worth talking about the energy levels because they’re so weak.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. But the lack of a proper swell is the real story.

Now, there is a tiny glimmer of hope. If you can hold out, look at Sunday the 9th of August. That morning, the forecast shows a glassy session with a 3ft swell from the SE, a period of 11 seconds, and a solid energy reading of 388. That’s the only standout in the whole 16-day window. The wind is glassy, so the surface should be clean, and that longer period means the waves will have a bit more shape and punch. It’s a long way off, so don’t get too excited yet, but it’s the one to keep an eye on.

For the rest of the time, with the wind being so messy and the swell so small, this is going to be a real snoozefest. With the wind state and the beach/river setup, it’s looking more like a kite surfer’s session than a paddle surfer’s. Just a heads up.

Rusty.

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