The Wreck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast starts on Tuesday the 25th of August and runs for 16 days. Right off the bat, there’s some solid surf on offer, but it’s not all smooth sailing.

The opening session on Tuesday morning is a standout for experienced surfers. The Wreck is seeing a solid 8 ft swell from the SW with a long period of 14 seconds. That’s groundswell with plenty of punch. The water is much colder than normal at 58°F with a negative anomaly of -5°F, so it’s going to feel proper chilly. Wind is off from the SW at just 3 mph, so expect clean conditions. The combined energy is strong at 3073 – there’s plenty of power in the water. This is a break for surfers who know what they’re doing; beginners should sit this one out.

Tuesday afternoon sees a bit of a shift – still 8 ft but with a light cross-on breeze from the East at 3 mph, which puts a slight wrinkle on the surface. Still rideable, but not as clean as the morning. The afternoon also shows marginal tide conditions, so time it right.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. Swell picks up from the SSW, but the wind cranks Easterly at 16 to 22 mph, turning things choppy and lumpy. I’d give this one a miss.

Thursday the 27th morning brings a big improvement. Glassy conditions with no wind and a 6 ft SSW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 1590 – a much more manageable size for intermediates. Clean faces, good shape, and the crowds might be around, given it’s a fairly consistent spot. Thursday afternoon drops to 4 ft but stays glassy with light air from the East. Nice for a long session.

Friday the 28th is decent but not epic. Morning has 5 ft from the S, cross-off wind, and clean lines. Afternoon goes glassy with a similar size. Both have moderate energy in the 800-900 range.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th mornings offer smaller but clean waves – around 3 ft to 4 ft with offshore winds from the WSW. Sunday afternoon is where it picks up again: 7 ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, light offshore wind, and strong energy at 1702. That’s a solid afternoon session for competent surfers.

Monday the 31st keeps it clean with 5 ft, cross-off and glassy periods. Good all-round conditions for intermediate fun.

Going into September, Tuesday the 1st is clean with offshore winds and 4-4 ft. Nothing huge but fun.

Then Wednesday the 2nd – this is the biggest swell of the forecast. 12 ft from the SW at 14 seconds, energy at 4139, and offshore winds at 9 mph. This is excellent but for experienced surfers only. The size and power will make it look more like a kitesurfer’s playground for anyone else. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are messy with cross-on winds, marginal conditions, and dropping quality.

The standout days for clean surf and solid size are Tuesday morning the 25th and Sunday afternoon the 30th – both offering strong SW swells, good period, and clean conditions. The Wednesday the 2nd big swell is for experts only, but it’s a proper event if you can handle it.

After that, the second week looks more inconsistent. Friday the 4th onwards has smaller swells, some clean windows, and a few glassy periods, but nothing that jumps off the page by comparison.

So overall: don’t sleep on the opening Tuesday morning. Sunday the 30th afternoon is a ripper too. The second week has quiet days, but forecasts can change.

Stay safe, stay wet.

Rusty

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