Tramandai Pier (Platforma) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching the ocean long enough to know when it’s worth a paddle. Let’s break down what’s happening at Tramandai Pier (Platforma).

Right off the bat, the first week of this outlook is a bust for decent surfing. You’ll be waiting until the morning of Monday, 19 August, for anything that’s even close to clean. The upside? There’s a couple of days that’ll make you glad you kept your wetsuit on.

That Monday morning, 19 August, is the first real window. A S swell at about 4ft (12-second period) with a light SSW cross-offshore breeze. The water here (Tramandai) is running a touch warmer than average for this time of year—about 64°F—so no big shock. Crowds are *sometimes* at the pier, but with the swell so small, you’ll have the place to yourself. Combined swell energy is moderate-low (443).

The one you really want to target is the morning of Monday, 24 August. This is the highlight. A solid S swell of 7ft with a 9-second period, bumping combined energy to a moderate 719. The key here is the SSW cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph, keeping the surface clean. That’s the best wave quality of the forecast. The swell size (7ft) is getting steeper for intermediates, but it’s not crazy. Swell direction is S, matching the guidance optimum of SSE pretty well. Expect clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are *sometimes*, but on a Monday you’ll be sweet.

Before that, there's a big dry spell. From Monday, 12 August, right through to Saturday, 17 August, the wind is a constant enemy—mostly onshore or cross-onshore, often moderate to fresh, and the energy is poor. By Saturday night, 17 August, and into Sunday, 18 August, the swell drops right out. You’re looking at nearly a week of nothing to get excited about.

Looking a bit further, the morning of Friday, 23 August, serves up a tiny 3ft ENE swell with glassy conditions—dead calm. The energy is weak (224). Nice for a longboard, but not a standout.

Then Monday, 24 August morning delivers the best of the bunch. After that, Tuesday, 25 August rolls in with a bigger 8ft SSE swell at a long 14-second period, but it’s getting smashed by a 15 mph E cross-onshore wind, turning it into a choppy mess for everyone but experts. That’s big wave territory, and the wind just kills it.

So, bottom line: stay patient through the first week, then make a plan for the morning of 24 August. It’s not pumping, but there’s a clean wave waiting for you.

Rusty.

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