Trevone Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about Trevone Bay for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a tough stretch. The forecast shows a whole lot of nothing for the first week or so. We’re looking at a solid block of days with poor surf conditions and very little energy. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through until the end of the first week of August, the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave quality is just not there. It’s a real flat spell for the area.

The first real glimmer of hope pops up on Monday the 3rd of August. The early morning shows a tiny pulse of 3ft swell from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the key here is the wind – it’s glassy. The combined swell energy is moderate at 106, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 64°F for this time of year. It’s a small window, and the surf is described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it’s not a classic, but it’s the first chance to get wet without getting blown to bits.

Unfortunately, the wind picks up again that afternoon and the rest of the week goes back to being messy. We get a bump in swell around Tuesday the 4th of August, with the swell hitting 5ft from the WSW on Tuesday afternoon, but it’s paired with a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore wind. The combined energy hits 218, which is moderate, but the conditions are lumpy and choppy. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s just wind-slop on top of the swell. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The next standout is a bit of a long-shot, but it’s the best on offer. Monday the 10th of August brings a bigger pulse of swell. The Monday morning forecast shows 5ft from the W with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 398 – that’s a strong surge of energy. The problem is the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and hard work. At 5ft, it’s getting a bit too big for beginners. The afternoon holds similar energy at 309. It’s a powerful, messy swell.

However, there’s a proper highlight tucked away at the very end. On Wednesday the 12th of August, we get a shift. The morning shows a small 2ft swell from the WSW, but the wind is coming from the SE at 12 mph – that’s offshore. The conditions are described as "clean" with moderate offshore wind. The combined energy is weak at 62, but for a clean, offshore wave at Trevone Bay, this is the pick of the entire forecast. The afternoon also looks clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. It’s not big, but it will be clean and fun for a longboard or a log.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best chances are a small, glassy window on the morning of Monday the 3rd of August, and the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions will be on Wednesday the 12th of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The bigger swell around the 10th is powerful but messy.

Stay patient, this coast can turn around quickly.

Rusty.

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