The Tree Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking at The Tree. We’ve got a solid run of surf, and it’s all about picking the windows when the wind lays down.

We kick off on Monday morning, August 17th. The water is a balmy 87°F, and it’s 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s pretty unusual, so you’re in for a warm one. We’ve got a clean 3ft SW swell pushing in with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is solid at 526 (moderate). The wind is glassy from the north, so expect smooth, lined-up waves. This is a standout session for the advanced crew – the long period means it’ll be better for the point or reef setup here, with longer gaps between sets making the paddle out easier. Crowds are possible though, so get in early.

The afternoon on Monday sees the wind swing cross-on from the SSE, making things a bit tricky. Still surfable, but not the clean morning.

Tuesday morning, August 18th, offers a smaller 2ft SW swell, but the wind is glassy again from the SE. The period drops to 13 seconds, so the energy is still there (461 – moderate). It’s a good, clean option for a quieter session, but the size is down.

Wednesday morning, August 19th, is a repeat of the good stuff: 3ft SW swell with a 15-second period, glassy north wind, and combined energy of 375 (moderate). The afternoon is totally glassy too, with no wind at all. That’s a rare treat.

Thursday morning, August 20th, is another glassy morning with 2ft SW swell. Smaller but clean.

Friday morning, August 21st, is the next real standout. We’ve got a 4ft SSW swell, glassy calm from the NE, and a combined energy of 468 (moderate). The period is 11 seconds, so it’s a groundswell with good shape. This is the best of the first week.

Saturday morning, August 22nd, is another clean one with 4ft S swell, glassy from the SE, and 329 (moderate) energy. Good, but not as big as Friday.

Sunday morning, August 23rd, is glassy again with 3ft S swell. The energy drops to 399 (moderate). A solid choice for a Sunday session.

The next week brings a gap in quality. From Monday, August 24th, through to Saturday, August 29th morning, the surf is small – mostly 2ft to 2ft – with onshore winds in the afternoons. The mornings are glassy, but the swell is weak, with energy dropping to 210-165 (weak to moderate). It’s a flat spell, really.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The real standout of the whole 16-day window is the very end. Saturday morning, August 29th, kicks off a new pulse: 2ft SW swell, but with a very long 18-second period and glassy north wind. The energy is 542 (moderate). This is a groundswell arrival, and it’s just the beginning.

Then Sunday morning, August 30th, is the absolute best on offer. A 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, glassy calm from the ESE, and combined energy of 1056 (strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The long period will make it reel off the point or reef, but it’ll be too straight for the beach – stick to the structure. This is a session you don’t want to miss.

Monday morning, August 31st, keeps the energy going: 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, glassy from the SE, and energy of 640 (moderate). Still very good, but the peak is Sunday.

After that, the surf fades into the first of September with smaller, clean morning swells but nothing that matches the late August run.

Rusty.

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