The Tree Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and let’s have a yarn about what’s cooking at The Tree over the next couple of weeks. The opening window is a bit touch-and-go, but get ready to circle a few dates on the calendar.

First up, Thursday afternoon (27 August) is pretty ordinary – small 1ft SW swell, a weak energy reading (215), and cross-onshore winds mean it’s a skateboard day. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Come Friday morning (28 August), things perk up. That SW groundswell bumps to a tidy 2ft with a very long 20-second period, pumping out moderate wave energy (543). The real story is the glassy conditions – flat calm, offshore NNE breeze. It’ll be super clean, though with only knee-high waves, it’s more about the peace and quiet than power.

The standout session is shaping up for Saturday morning (29 August). We’re looking at a solid 4ft of SW swell, 16-second period, pushing strong wave energy (932). Clean glass with a light offshore NW wind. Conditions will be excellent. Keep an eye on the crowd factor though – it’s exposed and can get busy when it’s good.

Sunday morning (30 August) delivers again with 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a dead calm (0 mph) NNW breeze – glassy perfection. Wave energy is still strong at 789. That’s a top contender for the best of the first week. After lunch, the seabreeze kicks in and makes it messy.

The following week gets more promising again. Monday (31 August) and Tuesday (1 September) are a write-off with deteriorating conditions and small swell. But then on Thursday morning (3 September), we get a surprise: a glassy, 2ft SW groundswell with 16-second period. It’s a sneaky clean one for those who can duck out.

The real highlight of the whole forecast lands on Saturday morning (5 September). That’s the big one: 5ft of SW swell, 16-second period, and an energy reading of 1201 – strong stuff. Glassy, dead calm, with no wind. The file flags this as excellent for experienced surfers, and it’s no wonder. This is expert territory at that size, so leave the soft-top at home. The consistent SW groundswell and long period mean nice lines peeling down the point. Crowds are possible given the quality.

Later, on Thursday morning (10 September), we see a 5ft SW swell with 16-second period, but light cross-shore winds will put a slight wrinkle on the face. Still, strong energy (1092) and a fair chance at a decent wave. Then Friday morning (11 September) offers another glassy window with 4ft SW at 15 seconds, clean and inviting.

For the second week, it’s a mix of glassy mornings and onshore afternoons. The standout remains that Saturday (5 September) morning – don’t sleep on it. Beyond that, the pattern of morning clean-ups continues, but the energy drops off toward the end. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, that Saturday is the one.

Rusty.

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