Udo Shrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, with a look at what’s coming up for Udo Shrine.

We’ve got a week of pretty flat and uninspiring conditions ahead, so don’t bother dusting off the boards just yet. It’s going to be a real slow start with hardly any energy. From Wednesday the 29th right through to Saturday the 1st of August, the swell is tiny, under about 2 feet, and the water’s just not moving. The combined wave energy is weak, hovering around the 30 to 80 mark, so it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is light and glassy on a few mornings, but the lack of any real swell means there’s nothing to ride. The water temperature is sitting at a very warm 84°F, which is about average for this time of year here.

Finally, on Sunday the 2nd of August, things start to change. There’s a noticeable pulse of groundswell energy, with a 2-foot swell from the southeast, but check it out – that period jumps to 16 seconds, and the combined energy shoots up to 187. That’s a sign of something pushing in from deep water. The morning is glassy, and while it’s still small, the quality is there for a sneaky session. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with an onshore breeze, but this is the first real glimmer of hope.

As we move into Monday the 3rd, the swell starts building fast. Monday morning shows a 6-foot ESE swell at 16 seconds, with cross-onshore winds making it a bit lumpy. The energy is now strong at 1585. This swell will be powerful and experienced surfers will be interested, but it’s not clean for the average punter. It keeps climbing. Tuesday the 4th sees a 10-foot ESE swell with even more energy (5266) and stormy winds from the northeast. This is now pushing into expert territory, and the chop is making it ugly. Honestly, for a few days here the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind eases, but with these strong onshores, it’s just messy.

Now, Wednesday the 5th of August. This is the standout, but it’s a bit of a beast. The morning shows a massive 16-foot easterly swell at 18 seconds, with a combined energy reading of 15944 – that’s extreme power. The wind is a fresh cross-onshore, and the forecast says this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It’s a real barrel for the hardcore crew only, and even then, it’s on the edge. The afternoon gets even bigger. For anyone other than a pro on a big wave gun, stay on the beach for this one.

After that peak, things get messy. Thursday the 6th is gale-force with a 43-foot swell and storm conditions – completely blown out. Friday and Saturday drop in size but are still plagued by strong winds and poor conditions.

The next real highlight comes in the second week. Way out on Tuesday the 11th of August, a really interesting window opens. The morning is absolutely glassy with a 10-foot east swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s a wind swell, but with zero wind and clean conditions, it’s a dream scenario for experienced surfers. The energy is a solid 1173. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze. This is the pick of the period if you can wait that long. Wednesday the 12th also looks decent with a glassy 6-foot SE swell in the morning, but the bigger, cleaner Tuesday morning session is the one to circle.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total dud. The real action kicks off in the first few days of August with a huge swell that’s only for experts, but the absolute standout for clean, powerful waves is that Tuesday the 11th of August morning session at Udo Shrine.

Rusty.

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