Udo Shrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We've got a pretty slow start for the next week or so with small, messy surf, but don't write it off just yet. Things start to look up around the 24th and 25th, and that's where the real gold is hiding. The water temp is sitting right about average for this time of year at 83°F, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Saturday the 15th through till about Friday the 21st, we're looking at small waves, mostly under 3ft, with cross-onshore winds messing up the surface. The swell energy is weak to moderate (around 72 to 317 combined energy), but honestly, it's not worth paddling out for. The period is short, under 10 seconds, and Saturday the 17th's morning glass-off only gives us tiny 1ft surf – not enough to get excited about.

Now, Thursday the 21st sees a jump in size to 7ft from the SSE, but it's still a bit rough with increasing cross-shore winds and a period of 10 seconds. The energy is strong (over 1000 combined energy), but it's marginal at best, with a risk of thunderstorms. The wind isn't helping, and it's more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

The standout period is Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th. This is where it gets good. On Monday the 24th, we get a solid 5ft to 6ft ESE groundswell with a super long period of 17-18 seconds. The morning is glassy, and the afternoon has clean cross-off winds. The swell energy is high (over 1500 combined energy), which means real power. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, giving well-shaped, clean lines. It's definitely better for experienced surfers, as the size and power will be challenging for beginners.

Tuesday the 25th keeps the goods coming with 7ft E swell and a 13-second period. The morning is glassy again, offering pristine conditions. The energy is still very strong (1450 combined energy). This is your best bet for the whole forecast – big, clean, and powerful. Again, this is for the experienced crew.

From Wednesday the 26th onwards, the swell starts to drop back, and the wind becomes more cross-shore or cross-off. The energy drops (853 on the 26th morning, down to 166 by the 28th), and while the conditions remain clean at times, the size and quality fade. The very end of the month might see a little spike in period on the 30th, but with a strong cross-off wind and marginal conditions, it's not a standout.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The real action is on Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th at Udo Shrine, with powerful, clean groundswell for the experienced surfer. Everything else is just filler.

Rusty.

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