The Tree Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. The Tree is the main show in the region for the next couple of weeks. It's a fairly consistent spot that picks up a solid SW groundswell, and with the right wind it's a dream. The water is sitting about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises on that front.

The action starts Monday morning, 31 August. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell rolling in with a 13-second period, and glassy conditions with a whisper of NW wind. The combined energy is moderate (410), so there’s enough push to get into a nice rhythm. The surf is clean and inviting.

Monday afternoon gets a bit messy with onshore SSW wind, so the morning is the pick of that day.

Tuesday morning, 1 September, is a ripper. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the SW, but it’s dead calm and glassy. The energy is still moderate (307) and the waves are lined up. It’s smaller, but perfect for a long Sunday session.

Wednesday morning, 2 September, is another cracker. A 3ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, light WNW wind, and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (435). The afternoon turns ugly with a cross-on breeze and a 2ft mess, so get in early.

Thursday morning, 3 September, is glassy calm with a 2ft SW swell and a long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (376). That long period will make the waves easier to paddle out into, but at a beach break it might fatten up a bit. Still, clean conditions are hard to beat.

Now, the standout. Friday morning, 4 September, is the session to circle. We’ve got a 4ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to strong (1063). The wind is calm and glassy. This is serious groundswell – powerful, well-shaped, and built for experienced surfers. It’s not for beginners, but if you know what you’re doing, it’s world-class.

Saturday morning, 5 September, is another exceptional morning. A 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy with a light SSE breeze. The energy is strong (1353). Once again, this is a big, clean, powerful swell that’s only for the crew who can handle it. The afternoon gets messy with onshore wind, so it’s a dawn-patrol special.

Sunday morning, 6 September, is still very good. A 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a light NNW wind with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (743). The waves are still solid and clean.

Monday morning, 7 September, is calm and glassy with a 3ft SW swell and 14-second period. Energy is moderate (505). A nice, clean, mellow session.

From Tuesday, 8 September, onwards, the swell drops, but there are still clean windows. Tuesday morning has a 2ft SW swell with 18-second period, but a cross-off wind keeps it clean. Energy is moderate (467). Wednesday morning, 9 September, is glassy with a 3ft SW swell and 16-second period (528 energy). Thursday morning, 10 September, has a 4ft SW swell with 17-second period, but a cross-shore wind makes it a bit tricky – still, the energy is strong (1049). Friday morning, 11 September, is clean with a cross-off breeze, 4ft SW swell and 16-second period (663 energy). Saturday morning, 12 September, is glassy with a 3ft SW swell (401 energy). Sunday morning, 13 September, is glassy with a 2ft SW swell (309 energy). Monday morning, 14 September, is glassy with a tiny 1ft, 18-second period swell (283 energy). Tuesday morning, 15 September, is glassy but the swell is only 1ft with a 15-second period and very low energy (190) – surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

The absolute best of the whole run is Friday morning, 4 September, and Saturday morning, 5 September. Those are the ones. Clean, powerful, groundswell of the highest order. Get on it.

Rusty

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