Trez Hir Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off with a bang, but it’s a bit of a deceiving one. The first real opportunity is a big, powerful swell that’s not for the faint of heart.

Monday, August 31st is the kick-off, and it’s a heavy one. Trez Hir is absolutely pumping with a solid 10 ft swell thumping in from the west. The wave energy is right up there (1545), and it’s got a moderate, clean offshore wind from the WNW. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. This is a serious session, but only for seasoned surfers – 10 ft is heavy, and the period is a tight 10 seconds, so it’ll be a powerful, fast-moving wall. The outside sets are going to be a mission to get through. The afternoon drops a touch to 8 ft, but still pumping with good energy.

Tuesday, September 1st sees the swell drop off fast. Wind shifts to a light cross-on from the SSW and the waves get messy. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday, September 2nd through to Thursday, September 3rd is a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds and small, weak, choppy surf. The swell energy is moderate at best, but the wind is just ruining it.

Friday, September 4th we get a bit of a reprieve. The swell bumps up to 5 ft in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon from the WNW, with a period of 10-11 seconds. The wind goes clean offshore or cross-off, making for much better shape. The wave energy is moderate-strong (567-645). This is a solid, surfable day for the capable intermediate.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday, September 5th is the one to circle on the calendar. Morning session is looking prime. We’ve got a clean 7 ft swell from the WNW, but the period jumps to 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light cross-off from the NNE, keeping it glassy. The wave energy is huge (1555). This is excellent, powerful surf. It’s a bit big, so the experts will be in their element, but a strong intermediate could handle it. The afternoon drops to 6 ft with a 12-second period, still clean, but the energy is still strong.

Sunday, September 6th the swell plummets. Small, weak, and messy. The wind goes onshore, so it’s a flat, grovelly day.

Monday, September 7th through to Tuesday, September 8th is a mixed bag. There’s a weird, long-period (15 seconds) 2 ft swell on the Monday, but it’s barely there. The real action comes back on Tuesday afternoon: a clean 7 ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, a light offshore wind, and solid wave energy (718). That’s a good session for the Tuesday arvo.

Wednesday, September 9th starts with a fresh cross-shore and rain – messy. The afternoon cleans up with a gentle offshore, but the swell is down to 5 ft.

From Thursday, September 10th all the way through to Tuesday, September 15th, it’s pretty much flat. We’re talking a solid week of small, weak, choppy, or onshore junk. The energy is low, and the winds are mostly terrible. The last day, Tuesday, September 15th, has a glassy 3 ft wave from the west, but it’s just a very ordinary, small wave.

So, the best on offer is without a doubt Saturday, September 5th – that big, clean, long-period groundswell is the genuine highlight. The Tuesday afternoon session on the 8th is a solid runner-up.

Stay safe, check the tides, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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