Trearddur Bay (Holy Island) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've been staring down the charts for Trearddur Bay on Holy Island. Got to be straight with you, it's looking like a tough stretch ahead. We're kicking off the forecast period with a real quiet spell, and frankly, that's the story for most of the next two weeks.

For the first week, you're looking at a whole lot of nothing. From Saturday the 29th of August right through to the 5th of September, it's a real struggle. There's swell around, but it's all coming in short-period (mostly 6 seconds or less), and the wind is just a mess – onshore, cross-onshore, and often howling. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best. It's basically a write-off for a decent paddle.

Now, there is a bit of light on the horizon. The stand-out window, and I mean the *only* decent shot, looks to be the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September. On Saturday the 5th, the swell really starts to bump up, hitting about 6 feet (and heading toward 8 feet by the afternoon) from the SSW. The combined wave energy jumps significantly – that's a serious step up. The problem? The wind is still a problem early on Saturday. However, Sunday the 6th of September afternoon is your best bet. We've got a clean 5 foot SSW swell rolling in, and the wind goes light and cross-off from the north (N). That's the one session where Trearddur Bay might actually look like itself. But at 5 feet, it's not a beginner wave; it's bordering on a bit too much for them. Also, keep in mind this spot can get crowded and can be a fickle, inconsistent break.

After that brief glimmer of hope, we're back into the doldrums. The second week of the forecast – from the 7th of September onwards – fades away quickly. The swell drops right off, and any energy that shows up is blown out by strong winds. By the 9th of September, we're talking about ankle-biters and practically no energy out there. There is a late flash of energy on the 11th of September with a 6 foot SSW swell showing some very high energy readings, but the winds are onshore and messy, making it a non-starter. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that's not totally unusual when the weather patterns lock in.

So, bottom line? If you're keen, circle Sunday afternoon the 6th. It's the only time the numbers and conditions align. For the rest of this 16-day window, keep the board in the bag, or maybe see if the wind sets up for a kite session, because the paddle surfing outlook is grim.

Rusty.

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