Victoria Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Well, it’s a bit quiet out of the gate for the next couple of days, but there’s some serious energy building for later on, so don’t write this stretch off just yet. We’ve got a gap with no real standouts until Thursday, but after that, the old place is going to fire.

Alright, let’s get into it. The first proper action we’re looking at is on Thursday, August 13th, for the morning session at Victoria Bay. This is the standout of the whole run, no question. We’ve got a clean, 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 19 seconds – that’s proper energy, real power behind it. The energy reading is cranked right up at 3668 (strong to very strong). What makes this special is the light 10 km/h NNE wind, which is cross-offshore, keeping those lines flawless. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is about normal for the time of year, nothing wild there. Victoria Bay is a reef and point, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in beautifully – it’s a classic setup. For an intermediate surfer, this is as good as it gets. Watch out, though, because this spot can get a crowd sometimes, and on a morning like this, you’ll want to be early. The period over 15 seconds means the sets will be spaced out, but the waves themselves will be punchy and well-shaped.

The next real highlight comes on Monday, August 17th. Both morning and afternoon are glassy – dead calm, zero wind in the arvo – with clean 5ft to 5ft SW swell (energy at 1248 and 1180, moderate to strong). That’s excellent quality for experienced surfers, and the glass-off conditions will make it look like a mirror. Then on Monday, August 24th, we get another cracker: a glassy morning with a solid 8ft SW groundswell, period of 15 seconds, and energy at 2579. That’s a big one, only for the experienced crew, but if you can handle it, those waves will be long, clean, and memorable.

For the second week, things stay interesting. The morning of Friday, August 21st is glassy again with a clean 5ft SW swell (energy 612, moderate). Nice and mellow. But keep an eye on Tuesday the 18th – the morning is a write-off with 30 km/h SW winds and lumpy 8ft swell, but the afternoon cleans right up with a light cross-offshore breeze and that same 8ft swell. That’s a challenging but rewarding session for the experts.

Overall, the energy levels aren’t weak for this stretch, but the first couple of days are a bit of a wait. Don’t get impatient; the forecast looks promising for that first Thursday morning, and it keeps giving through the month. Things can always change, but right now, I’d be marking my calendar for those glassy days.

Rusty.

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