The Spot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for The Spot, just the one break to focus on for the next couple of weeks.

The water’s sitting at 70.9°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook kicks off on Sunday, 9th August, with a clean, small swell. A 2.3ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period is pushing in, and with a light cross-off breeze, it’ll be clean and lined up. The wave energy is moderate (239) – it’s not big, but the quality of the shape will be there for a patient, intermediate surfer looking for a cruisy session. The Spot is a beach and reef setup, so that long period will work nicely.

Sunday afternoon turns a bit windier (15.5 mph from the S) and the waves are still small, but the surf quality drops off fast. The pick of the first few days is definitely Sunday morning.

Monday, 10th August, brings a serious jump in size. The swell is 9.8ft from the S with a short 9-second period, pushing a massive 1630 of combined energy (strong to very strong). That’s a lot of power. The wind is offshore from the SSW, 21.7 mph, so it’ll be clean on the face, but for a beach and reef break, that’s only for the well-experienced crew. Beginners should stay well clear. The same goes for Monday afternoon.

Tuesday, 11th August, still has a solid 5.9ft swell in the morning, though the period drops to 8 seconds, and the energy is still moderate (717). The offshore wind holds, but the models are calling it “marginal.” The afternoon sees the swell drop back to 3.9ft, but the wind swings cross-off and the period stretches back to 14 seconds – better shape, but not much push.

Wednesday, 12th August, is a write-off really. 6.9ft to 7.5ft of messy, short-period swell, cross-shore winds, and rain showers. The energy is moderate to strong (1207 and 1007), but it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. Not worth getting wet for.

Thursday, 13th August, is a real standout. Morning glassy conditions, clean, with a 5.6ft ESE swell and a light offshore from the WSW at 6.2 mph. The 8-second period isn’t long, but the winds are light, and the wave comment says “very good surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (507). This is the best window in the first week for clean, fun waves without the crowd factor being mentioned as a problem. Afternoon stays clean with a 5.2ft swell.

Friday, 14th August, is still decent in the morning – 4.3ft, 10-second period, light cross-off breeze, and clean. The energy drops a bit (492). The afternoon gets a cross-on wind, which kills the quality.

Saturday, 15th August, and Sunday, 16th August, see a slow increase in size to 5.2ft–5.9ft, with a 10 to 11-second period from the E. The wind is light and mostly cross or glassy. Sunday afternoon on the 16th is glassy (3.1 mph from the ESE), with a 5.9ft E swell, 11-second period, and 823 combined energy. The wave comment says “very good surf conditions.” That’s a promising session for the second weekend.

From Monday, 17th August, through to Wednesday, 19th August, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The swell sticks around 4.9ft to 6.2ft, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, which will mess up the surface. Wednesday afternoon sees a strong 24.9 mph offshore from the SSW, which will clean the wave face but make paddling out a real battle. That’s more for the hardcore crew.

Thursday, 20th August, is small and ordinary, but Friday, 21st August, morning brings a change: 7.2ft from the SSW, 7-second period, light cross-off breeze, and clean. The energy is moderate (444). That’s a punchy, short-period swell that could offer some fun, hollow sections if the wind holds.

The real highlight of the whole 16-day run, though, is the 22nd and 23rd of August. But it’s a cautionary tale. Saturday, 22nd August, has a 9.8ft S groundswell with a 12-second period, and the energy is 2806 – that’s very strong. The wind is onshore from the NE at 15.5 mph, making it a complete mess. The same goes for Sunday, 23rd August, with a 5.9ft S swell and onshore wind. It’s a lot of power, but the wind is blowing it out. For the foilers or kite crew, that’s your window.

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