
Surf Forecasts:
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta say, it's a flat spell and it's going to be a long one. The finder is coming up with a big fat zero for the entire 16-day window. That means no surfable waves at all. For the first recommendation, there isn't one. We're looking at a complete gap from the start of the period on the 1st of August all the way through to the 16th of August. That's a solid two weeks of nothing.
The only spot on the radar is Vama Veche, and the guidance tells me it's an exposed beach break that's inconsistent and rarely breaks. The data backs that up, with every single session showing a "0" for combined swell energy. There's simply no swell to speak of. The water temperature is sitting at 73°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, but with no waves to paddle out in, it's a bit of a moot point.
The winds are all over the place, from cross-onshore to offshore, but it doesn't matter when there's nothing to ride. For a few days, like the 4th and the 8th of August, it looks clean with offshore breezes, but again, no surf. Given the total lack of swell and the exposed beach setup, this stretch is more interesting for a day of flat-water paddling or kite surfing if the wind picks up, than it is for paddle surfing.
Honestly, it's a blank run. For this area, a dry spell like this isn't that unusual. Don't lose hope, though. Forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:50PM0.07m | 5:56AM0.06m | 6:19PM0.07m | 6:44AM0.06m | 6:44PM0.07m | 7:39AM0.06m | 7:16PM0.06m | 8:59AM0.06m | 7:57PM0.05m | 10:40AM0.06m | 8:57PM0.05m | 12:25PM0.07m | 10:51PM0.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:19AM0.01m | 00:08AM0.02m | 11:54AM0.01m | 00:39AM0.01m | 12:38PM0.02m | 1:15AM0.01m | 1:28PM0.03m | 2:03AM0.01m | 2:38PM0.04m | 3:03AM0.01m | 4:48PM0.04m | 4:21AM0.01m | 7:12PM0.04m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
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Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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Distance (km) | 1329 | 2364 | 978 | 1606 | 2671 | 978 | 1992 | 2547 | 1992 | 2370 | 2479 | 1043 | 1423 | 2345 | 1403 | 2353 | 2351 | 2369 | 2282 | 2852 | 1909 |
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The above surf forecast table for Vama Veche provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vama Veche can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vama Veche surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Vama Veche) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Vama Veche may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.











