The Wreck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been lookin’ over the charts for The Wreck. This is a sheltered spot, so it doesn’t grab every bit of swell that comes through, but when it lines up, it can be a treat. The water’s sittin’ right around average for the time of year, nothin’ unusual there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are a write-off – there’s some swell on the cards, but it’s messy and the wind ain’t helpin’. The wave energy is pretty weak at first, not worth paddlin’ out for. But hold on, because Monday the 3rd is where it starts to get interesting. Early doors, it’s glassy as glass with a 6 ft ESE swell, period around 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with the wind dead calm, the face will be smooth as silk. The wave energy is moderate (1255), so there’s enough push for a fun session. The Wreck is a sheltered spot, so a long-period ESE swell usually wraps in nicely. Crowds are possible though, so get there early.

Now, the real standout is Thursday the 6th. Holy moly, we’ve got a big SW swell hammerin’ in, 15 ft in the morning with a 13-second period. The wind is offshore at 12 mph, so it’ll be thick and clean. The combined energy is a massive 7123, that’s strong to very strong. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8 ft, it’s big, and the power is serious. The Wreck handles a SW swell well, and with that offshore wind, expect some proper barrels. The afternoon stays clean with a solid 13 ft cross-offshore breeze.

Saturday the 8th is another day for the big dogs. We’re lookin’ at a 12 ft SW swell with a very long 15-second period in the morning. That’s groundswell royalty. The offshore wind is 12 mph, glassin’ it up. The energy is 4805, which is very strong. Be warned, that long period will make it wall up and look for a line, so it’ll be a grind, but the clean faces will be worth it. The afternoon gets a bit fresher with 19 mph winds, but still offshore.

If you’re not into the heavy stuff, Wednesday the 5th afternoon is a good shout. It’s glassy, with a 6 ft SW swell, but the period is a very long 14 seconds. The energy is 1655, so it’s got some grunt. It’ll be clean, but that long period might make it a bit straight at times, still a fun wave.

After the 8th, things get a bit more mixed. The 9th and 10th still have size, but the winds get messy, with cross-shore and some rain, so you’ll be workin’ for it. The 12th has a weird one – a 4 ft SSW swell with a monster 18-second period. That’s a very long period, and combined with a clean cross-offshore wind, it could be a real gem if it finds the right bank. The energy is 2548, so it’s got some depth.

The last few days from the 14th onward drop off hard. The wind turns cross-onshore and the surf gets choppy and weak. There’s a small window on the 16th afternoon with a 10 ft SW swell, but the wind is onshore, so it’ll be a mess.

Best bet for the whole period? Bang on Thursday the 6th for the biggest, cleanest power. If you want something a bit more manageable but still beautiful, Monday the 3rd morning is your glassy, fun-sized winner.

Rusty.

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