Udo Shrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s on offer for Udo Shrine. This is a reef break that’s pretty exposed, and it rarely lines up. When it does, it’s for intermediates, but the crowds can be a factor because it’s well-known. The water temp is sitting at 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The 16-day window kicks off with a massive dose of energy. On Friday, August 7th, we’ve got a serious 23ft SE swell rolling in, with a period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a huge 17020 (very strong). But here’s the kicker: that’s way too big for this break. The wind is a screaming 28 mph onshore from the east, and it’s just not going to be rideable. It’s a write-off. The afternoon drops to 15ft, but still onshore and messy.

Saturday, August 8th, is still a no-go. The swell is 12ft to 10ft, with cross-onshore winds at 22 mph, and the period drops to 9 seconds. It’s lumpy and poor. Sunday, August 9th, starts with 8ft onshore and 16 mph winds, then eases to 6ft by the afternoon with lighter winds, but it’s still marginal at best. The energy is moderate (1292 to 1255).

Monday, August 10th, sees the swell drop to 6ft to 5ft, with a 13-second period, which is a decent long period, but the wind is still onshore at 12 mph. It’s only marginal. The energy is still moderate (1646 to 1101).

Tuesday, August 11th, is when things start to look a little more possible. The swell is 4ft in the morning, 4ft in the afternoon, from the east at 12 seconds, and the wind is light at 6 mph, but it’s cross-onshore. The energy is moderate (823 to 713). It’s still not great, but there’s a chance for a couple of clean ones if you pick your tide.

From Wednesday, August 12th, right through to Sunday, August 16th, the surf is pretty flat or poor. The swell stays under 4ft, and the wind is variable but mostly light. The energy drops to triple digits (246 to 98). The only flicker of hope is on Sunday, August 16th, with 5ft from the east at 12 seconds, and light cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate (639). But it’s still marginal.

The second week is a grind. Monday, August 17th, through to Friday, August 21st, the swell runs between 3ft and 5ft, but the wind is constantly onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is short (9 to 11 seconds). The energy is moderate (281 to 614). It’s all poor surf conditions. This is not the time to get excited.

Then, right at the end of the period, on Saturday, August 22nd, we get a little miracle. The swell is tiny, only 2ft from the south, period 9 seconds, and the energy is very weak (81). But the conditions are glassy. The wind is out of the south at 3 mph, and it’s clean. This is the standout moment. For a spot that’s inconsistent, glassy conditions are pure gold. It’s not going to be big, but it’ll be rideable and fun for a longboard or a fish. The crowds will be likely, because everyone will be out for that sweet glass.

So, the best on offer is that Saturday, August 22nd morning. It’s the only real highlight in a long, mostly blown-out or flat window. The rest of the time, you’re either fighting onshore wind or staring at a wall of white water. Udo Shrine is a reef, so it can handle a bit of size, but we’ve got too much of a good thing early on, and then just nothing for days.

Rusty.

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