Uchiumi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

Gonna be honest with you, the next couple of weeks at Uchiumi are looking pretty average. Most of the time we’re fighting onshore wind or just not getting enough quality swell to get excited about. There are a few moments where it could come together, but you’ll need to pick your windows carefully.

First up, Friday the 21st of August – there’s some small swell at 3ft from the SSE, but the wind is on it early and then cross-onshore in the afternoon. It’s not really worth paddling out for. Saturday and Sunday are similar – tiny waves and poor conditions.

We’ve got a big gap here with no real surf on offer until Monday the 24th of August. That morning, a stormy swell kicks in from the ESE, with a period of 13 seconds and combined energy at 1064 (moderate). Swell height is 3ft, but it’s blown out by a moderate breeze. Afternoon gets bigger: 8ft from the ESE with a very long 17-second period, and the energy jumps right up to 3841 (strong). That’s groundswell territory, and with the wind coming straight onshore, it’s going to be messy. Only really for experienced surfers, and even then, it’s a tough call.

Tuesday the 25th is where things go next level – but not in a good way for most. Morning sees a 15ft ESE swell with a 17-second period and combined energy of 12329 (very strong). Afternoon gets even bigger: 18ft from the SE, period 16 seconds, energy 15904. That’s huge. Too big for anyone but experts, and the wind is fresh cross-onshore, turning it lumpy and dangerous. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Wednesday the 26th stays big but gets blown out completely by near gale force winds. Not a day to be in the water.

Thursday the 27th still has 13ft swell in the morning from the SE, but it’s cross-shore with moderate breeze, making it choppy. Energy is still high at 5076. Only for the brave. The afternoon drops to 12ft but the wind turns a bit more cross-onshore.

Friday the 28th is dropping – 8ft in the morning from the SE, period 9 seconds. Light cross-shore wind, but the energy is down to 970 (moderate). Still a bit lumpy.

The rest of the period into early September is mostly poor: onshore winds, small to moderate swell, and pretty choppy or blown out conditions. There is a notable window on the 3rd of September, Thursday afternoon – an 8ft swell from the E, with a very long 20-second period, and combined energy of 6148 (strong). Wind is light and onshore, but the period suggests proper groundswell. That could be one for the reef, but the wind direction isn’t ideal.

Friday the 4th of September morning holds 10ft from the E, 15-second period, energy 4643, but again wind is onshore.

Honestly, if I had to pick a standout, it’s probably the Monday 24th of August afternoon – 8ft from the ESE, long period, strong energy – but it’s onshore. For cleaner conditions, keep an eye on the 3rd of September afternoon – that long period E swell could produce some proper lines at Uchiumi’s reef setup, if the wind lays off a touch.

Rusty.

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