Surf Forecasts:
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, and I’m calling it how I see it: this 16-day stretch is a total bust for surf. From now, August 16th, right through to August 31st, there’s zero swell energy (0) showing up. That means a dead-flat run with no waves to speak of.
Vama Veche is dry. No swell height, no period, nothing. For this east-facing, inconsistent beginner spot, it’s a bummer but not unheard of. Water temp is about normal for late summer, so at least it’s not freezing while you stare at a flat sea. The wind will vary – some mornings will be glassy, other afternoons choppy and cross-onshore – but without any swell, it doesn’t matter. Not a single day offers anything rideable.
If you’re a paddler, this is a washout. The cross-shore winds on the afternoons might catch a kite surfer’s eye, but for a surfboard, there’s nothing to chase. Forecasts can flip, but as it stands, we’re looking at a solid week-plus of flatness.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:13AM0.06m | 6:09PM0.07m | 6:54AM0.06m | 6:34PM0.06m | 7:45AM0.06m | 6:48PM0.05m | 9:00AM0.05m | 7:00PM0.05m | 10:59AM0.05m | 12:51PM0.06m | 9:54PM0.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:06AM0.01m | 12:06PM0.02m | 00:35AM0.01m | 12:43PM0.03m | 1:02AM0.01m | 1:25PM0.03m | 1:39AM0.02m | 2:27PM0.04m | 2:31AM0.02m | 3:53AM0.02m | 9:19PM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 8:09 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
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Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1083 | 659 | 2418 | 1083 | 1583 | 2611 | 1322 | 1329 | 2611 | 1403 | 1429 | 1717 | 1864 | 1516 | 2372 | 2364 | 2282 | 2391 | 2377 |
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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).
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