The Wreck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for you at The Wreck. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got a big one brewing way out there for the patient and the brave.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year. Don’t get too excited about the first few days. From Tuesday the 28th right through to Friday the 1st of August, it’s a write-off. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-onshore, and the wave quality is just poor. You’ll see some swell on the charts, like 8ft from the SW on the 28th, but with that cross-on breeze and a combined swell energy of 2663, it’s just messy.

We do get a little glimmer of hope on Sunday the 2nd of August. The afternoon looks tasty with a glassy surface and a solid 6ft of swell from the E. The combined swell energy is a moderate 1001, and it’s looking clean. The spot is fairly consistent, so you can usually count on a wave, but it can get crowded sometimes, so keep your eyes peeled.

The real standout for the first week is shaping up for Wednesday the 5th of August. The afternoon brings a clean 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period and the wind is a moderate offshore from the WSW. The combined energy here is a strong 2709, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s going to be firing.

Now, hold onto your board shorts, because the second week has a monster. Monday the 10th of August is looking absolutely massive. The morning kicks off with a 16ft SW swell and a 16-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is off the charts at 12477. The wind is a gentle offshore from the W, making for clean, powerful waves. The afternoon is even better, with 15ft and a combined energy of 15487.

This is purely for experts only. Anything over 8ft is for the experienced, and 16ft is a whole different ball game. The Wreck is a sheltered spot, but with a long-period swell like this, it’ll be lined up and offering some serious barrels. The wind stays light and clean into Tuesday the 11th, with glassy conditions on the 15ft swell. It’s a real shame the crowd profile is listed as “sometimes,” because on a day like this, it might be a bit more crowded than you’d hope.

The surf starts to settle down after the 11th, with Wednesday the 12th offering a much more manageable 6ft from the S with glassy conditions. It’s a solid, fun wave, but nothing compared to the big event earlier in the week.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a total wash. Get your patience in. The best waves on offer are the afternoon of Wednesday the 5th of August for a solid, clean swell, and the absolute standout is Monday the 10th of August for the big, clean, groundswell for the experts only. Just remember, that long-period swell might break a bit straight at the beach, but The Wreck handles it well.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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