Thompsons Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look what’s cooking for us.

Gotta be straight with you, this isn't a classic run for Thompsons Bay. It’s a sheltered spot, so it needs the right combo, and for most of the next couple weeks, that combo just isn’t lining up. There are no real standout days here, just a couple of moments that might give you a few waves if you’re desperate.

That morning on Thursday the 20th of August, we finally get a bit of hope. The wind goes glassy, which is a major plus for clean faces. The swell is tiny though, only about 2 ft from the SSW, but it’s got some long-period energy (15 seconds) pushing through. The combined energy is moderate at 184. It’ll be small and weak, but clean enough to have a mess around on a log. The water is sitting at 71°, which is about average for this time of year.

Then we’ve got a long gap of poor conditions. Nothing worth talking about until Saturday the 22nd. On the morning of the 22nd there is a pulse of very long-period groundswell (16 seconds) from the SSW, again only 3 ft but the energy jumps to 545. It’s cross-shore wind though, so it’ll be a little bumpy. For a spot this sheltered, those long-period swells can wrap in alright, but it’s still a marginal call. Later that afternoon on the 22nd, the swell jumps to 7 ft from the ENE with a short period of 7 seconds, but it’s choppy and cross-onshore. That’s a messy setup and honestly more interesting for a kite than a surfboard.

The rest of the run, right through to the end of the month, is mostly poor surf conditions, small swell, and onshore or cross winds. A few days at the end of August (Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th) have some long-period energy but the wave heights are tiny or the wind is wrong. It’s a pretty barren forecast overall. Keep the board waxed but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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