Tuckers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. This is a tough stretch ahead for Tuckers. We've got a classic point break setup, exposed to the east-southeast, and it's waiting for that magic direction and wind combo. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That's nice for a long session, but the waves... they're not playing along just yet.

We start on Tuesday, the 25th of August, with small surf pushing in around 3ft from the ESE. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it's weak and lacks punch. The combined swell energy is a low 150, so it's really struggling. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which keeps things clean, but it's just too small and weak to get excited about. It's surfable if you're desperate, but that's about it.

Wednesday the 26th sees a bit more energy in the water with the combined swell energy jumping up to 248, but the direction swings onshore and the period stays short. It's a mess. Thursday and Friday get worse as a moderate breeze from the southeast and east kicks up chop, making conditions poor.

From Saturday the 29th through to Monday the 31st of August, the swell drops off and the wind stays on it. The only thing that stands out on the 31st is a long, 15-second period groundswell pushing the energy up to 355 and then 474 in the afternoon. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the east-northeast, and the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions." That long period stuff with a cross-breeze at Tuckers is just messy.

Now, looking ahead to the first week of September, there's a glimmer of hope but it's buried in iffy wind. On Tuesday the 1st of September, we see the best-looking swell of the whole outlook: 5ft from the ESE with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined swell energy hits 549. That's moderate to strong energy, and it has some shape. But the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the east-northeast, and the forecast is "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." That's the best on offer, but it's not a standout by any stretch—it's just the least bad day. The point will have some push, but it won't be glassy. Crowds are possible here, so don't expect to have it to yourself.

After that, Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September have similar swell heights, but the wind stays cross-onshore. By Friday the 4th, a fresh breeze swings in from the west, cleaning it up but dropping the swell back down to 4ft. The second week is a total write-off with tiny, weak, or wind-affected surf. There's a 7-day gap from the 5th to the 11th of September with no real recommendations, just small, clean but weak leftover pulses or windblown junk.

Honestly, if you can pick your moment on the 1st of September, you might get a few. But for most of this 16-day window, I'd be taking a long walk or tuning up the kite gear. The wind is consistent enough and the swell is small enough that it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

That's the word. Keep your chin up, it'll come right eventually.

Rusty.

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