Udo Shrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Udo Shrine. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag, but there’s a proper monster lurking at the end that’s got my heart racing.

Right now, things are flat out depressing. The surf is small and weak for the first week, with the combined energy barely making a dent. Winds are mostly lousy, onshore or cross-onshore, and the water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing strange there. This is a reef break, and it’s inconsistent, so waiting for something good here is normal. You’ll be sitting through a lot of nothing before it wakes up.

The first real signs of life don’t show up until Monday the 24th. The wind finally kicks around to a light offshore from the WSW, and we start seeing a proper groundswell with a long 13-second period. Swell size is only around 4ft to 4ft, but the wave energy is climbing into the moderate range. This is when it starts to get clean and surfable. It’s still not gonna blow you away, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

From Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th, the swell really builds. We’re talking 6ft to 8ft with a very long period of 14 to 15 seconds. The energy is cranking into the strong territory (1203 to 3346). This is a proper groundswell, and at a reef like Udo Shrine, that’s a good thing – it’ll hold shape and line up. The catch is the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so it’s going to be a bit textured, but with that much power, there’ll still be some punchy waves. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect some company.

Now, the standout. Friday the 28th of August. This is the one you mark on the calendar. The combined swell energy hits a staggering 9227 – that’s a massive amount of water moving. We’re looking at a solid 15ft swell from the ESE with an insane 16-second period. This is very long-period groundswell. The wind is light cross-onshore or onshore, but the sheer power of this swell will be undeniable. This is expert-only territory, well over 8ft. For those with the skills, this is gonna be a proper session, but the reef might get a bit unruly with lines breaking straight in sections. Crowds will be inevitable.

Saturday the 29th still has decent size (16ft in the morning) but the wind strengthens and the energy drops off a cliff by the afternoon. After that, we’re back to small, weak, and wind-affected junk through the end of the forecast.

So, for the best on offer, it’s hands-down the 28th of August. That’s the day for the big dogs. The 24th of August is your backup for a cleaner, smaller session if the big stuff is too much.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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