Tuckers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We've got a mixed bag on our hands for the next couple of weeks at Tuckers. Let's break it down.

The upcoming pattern is a slow start, a quick window of fun waves, and then a messy, windy end. The water's sitting at a warm 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for late August.

First up, Monday the 24th. Don't get too excited. We've got tiny 1ft swell from the SE with an 11-second period, but the energy is weak (61). A risk of thunderstorms and cross-off wind means it's not worth paddling out. Afternoon sees a tiny bump to 3ft from the ESE with a short 8-second period and moderate energy (123). The wind goes offshore from the NW, so it's clean, but the surf is very ordinary. Just a fun waste of time if you're desperate.

Tuesday the 25th is more of the same. The swell holds around 3-3ft from the ESE, but the period is short, and the energy is low. Cross-off winds keep it rideable but nothing special.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 26th is the standout of the first week. The swell builds to a clean 4ft from the ESE, the period jumps to 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate (268). The wind goes glassy from the NNW in the afternoon. That's the best combo we've seen: clean, strong, and consistent. It's a good day for intermediate surfers.

Thursday the 27th through Sunday the 30th is a write-off. The wind swings onshore from the ESE and SE, creating choppy, poor conditions. The swell sticks around 1.0ft to 4ft, but the quality is shot. There's a weird spike to 18-second period on Sunday the 30th with a tiny 1.0ft swell, but it's cross-on and messy. Not your day.

The real action fires up late in the week. Monday the 1st of September is the absolute gem. The swell jumps to a solid 7-8ft from the SE with a very long 14-second period. The energy is very strong (1,821 to 2,238). The wind is cross-off from the W, keeping it clean. This is excellent, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers only—too big for beginners. It should be a ripper at this point break.

Tuesday the 2nd of September gets even bigger, with 12-13ft from the ESE and a 15-second period. The energy is massive (5,755 to 6,443). However, the wind turns cross-shore from the WSW, making it a bit lumpy. It's for experts only, and the conditions are marginal. If the wind backs off, it'd be epic, but right now it's a beast.

From Wednesday the 3rd of September onwards, it all falls apart. Strong onshore winds from the SSW and SW blow the whole place out for the rest of the forecast period. Swell drops, period drops, and it's just messy, lumpy, and choppy. Not worth the drive.

So, to sum it up: if you're keen, hit Wednesday the 26th of August for the clean, glassy 4ft. The real big-wave mission is Monday the 1st of September for the 7-8ft groundswell. After that, forget about it.

Rusty.

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