Tiki Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s talk about Tiki. It’s a point break, exposed to the south swell, and it’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting around 53°, which is pretty much normal for late July, so no surprises there.

Alright, the start of this outlook is a bit grim, I won’t lie. From Monday the 27th of July right through to the morning of Monday the 3rd of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’re talking tiny dribbles and poor conditions. The swell is small, the wind is messy, and there’s just no energy. You’d be wasting your time.

We get a little flicker of life on the afternoon of Monday the 3rd of August. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the ESE, the wind goes clean with a cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy hits 333 (moderate). It’s only a marginal call, though. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy.

Then on Tuesday the 4th of August, the morning is a real tease. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with a light northwesterly. Swell is 3ft from the SSE, period is a decent 10 seconds, and the energy is 195 (moderate). It’s surfable, but the conditions are still very ordinary. It’s a morning for a small log if you’re desperate.

After that, we get another long gap. The 5th, 6th, and 7th of August are all blown out or onshore and messy. Not worth a look.

Now, the real standout. Sunday the 9th of August. This is the one. The morning kicks off with a clean 5ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is pure gold – offshore from the north at 9 mph. The afternoon is even better, 5ft from the SSW with the same clean offshore breeze. The energy is 245 (moderate). This is the best on offer. It’s clean, it’s got some push, and that point should start lining up. Get on it.

The next morning, Monday the 10th of August, is also a ripper. The swell is 5ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to an impressive 11 seconds, and the energy is a whopping 538 (strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNE. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have plenty of power and shape, but it might be a bit too straight for the sand at a beach break. At Tiki point, it should be a dream. The morning is the clear winner.

After that, the week fades out. Tuesday the 11th of August has a bigger 6ft swell from the SW, but the wind is a messy cross-shore and the period is short, so it’s just a chop-fest.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud, but the second week has a proper gem. The absolute standout is Sunday the 9th of August, with Monday the 10th of August a close second for the morning session. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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