Wabasso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s talk turkey. The surf forecast for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a bummer, I won't lie. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf and junky winds. It's one of those times where the ocean just looks flat and grumpy.

For the first ten days, from Wednesday the 26th of August through Friday the 4th of September, there is absolutely nothing worth getting wet for. Swell heights are mostly under 2 feet, with periods that are all over the place and no energy behind them. The wind is mostly cross-onshore, putting a nasty chop on the surface. It’s just a write-off.

Now, heading into the second week, things get a little more interesting, but it’s still not great. Around Monday the 7th of September, we finally see a pulse of energy. The swell shifts to the ENE, and the wave energy jumps into the moderate range, hitting around 100-141. We're still looking at wave heights around 2-3 feet, but there's a bit more push. The downside? The wind goes straight onshore from the NE, which is going to chop things up.

But here’s the deal with Wabasso. This sandbar is a rare-breaker, so any decent swell is worth a look. That ENE pulse with a longer period could produce some proper waves through the sandbars. The day that stands out is Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell is holding at 0.7m (around 2ft) from the NE. The energy is only moderate, but for a spot that breaks this rarely, it might be enough to make it turn on. The wind will be on it, so it won't be glassy, but there should be some power in the water.

That’s your one real hope in this entire stretch. It’s not going to be a classic, but a rare-breaking sandbar with some ENE groundswell is always worth a paddle. The last few days of the forecast look like they fade out again, so if you're keen, that Tuesday is your window.

Rusty out.

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