38 Line Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, we're looking at a pretty flat spell for a while. The first real surf action doesn't show up until the morning of Thursday, 27th August, and even then it's nothing to write home about. We've got a solid stretch of days with next to nothing, so don't rush to grab your board just yet.

Thursday, 27th August sees a tiny pulse of swell, but it's a messy one. The morning offers a 2ft NE swell, but it's cross-shore wind from the north at 15 km/h, keeping things choppy. Energy is very weak (38). The afternoon actually gets a bit more size, pushing 4ft from the NNE, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore and the energy jumps to moderate (108). Still, the conditions are rated poor, so it's more of a look-see than a go-time.

Friday, 28th August is the first glimmer of hope. The morning goes glassy with a calm wind, and a 3ft NE swell is on offer. The energy is still low (81), but it's clean. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Not a standout, but if you're jonesing, you could get a few knee-high waves.

Saturday, 29th August the swell lifts a bit more. The morning brings a 4ft NE swell with a period of 10 seconds, bumping the energy to 221 (moderate). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it's a bit bumpy, but the size is there. It's a marginal call, but worth a check.

Sunday, 30th August is actually the pick of the first week. The morning glass off with a 4ft ESE swell, and it's clean. The energy is solid (215) and the conditions are rated as "good." This is a nice little window for some fun waves, especially for the intermediate crew. The break is 38 Line, and it's a fairly consistent exposed spot that likes an E swell. This ESE direction is close enough to get some good lines.

The Big One - Friday, 4th September. Now, this is a long way off, so take it with a grain of salt, but the forecast is eye-opening. We're looking at a massive 10ft NE swell rolling in during the morning. The energy is a staggering 2688, which is very strong. The wind is glassy, so it will be clean. But listen, 10ft is expert territory. This is a serious, powerful groundswell that will be closing out the beach break. For the experienced crew, it could be a day of life, but for everyone else, sit this one out. The afternoon drops to a still-heavy 8ft, but the wind goes cross-onshore, making it messy.

Saturday, 5th September is interesting. The morning has a clean, glassy 4ft NNE swell with moderate energy (370). That's a much more manageable size for the average surfer, and the conditions look good. That could be the real sweet spot after the giant Friday.

Overall, the water temp is running a touch warmer than normal at 78°, which is nice. The standout window is the morning of Sunday, 30th August for some clean, fun-sized waves. The big one on Friday, 4th September is a monster for experts only, and the following Saturday morning might be the best compromise for the rest of us.

Rusty.

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