Wainui Bay Chalet Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break it down.

We’re talking Wainui Bay Chalet for the next two weeks. Water temp is about 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – nothing wild.

First few days are a bit all over the place, but there’s clean surf to be had. Monday the 3rd of August starts with a moderate offshore breeze and a 4-foot SSE swell. The energy is moderate (317), and it’s clean. By Monday afternoon, it drops to 3 feet but the wind goes glassy – perfect for a log or a small-wave board. The swell period is 10 seconds, so not much push, but it’ll be fun.

Tuesday the 4th is a total write-off. Strong cross-shore winds and a big jump in size – by Tuesday afternoon we’re looking at 10 feet of messy, cross-chop with a massive 1547 energy reading. That’s a lot of power, but the wind is all wrong. Not for paddle surfing. Wednesday the 5th is even bigger – 15 feet in the morning and 13 feet in the afternoon with strong cross-shore winds. This is kite-surfing territory, not for the average surfer.

Thursday the 6th is still solid, but the swell is too big for the break. 8 feet in the morning with clean cross-offshore wind – it’ll look good, but it’s pushing the limits of what this spot can handle. Afternoon drops to 7 feet with cross-shore wind, still lumpy. Experts only, and only if you know the place.

Friday the 7th morning is a nice reset. Clean offshore breeze, 4-foot SE swell, period 10 seconds, moderate energy (480). That’s a solid, surfable day. The standout, though, is Sunday the 9th of August. Sunday morning brings a 2-foot SE groundswell with a long 17-second period, and the wind is clean. By Sunday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, and the swell picks up to 5 feet with a 15-second period. The energy is high (1117), and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer – clean, long lines, and a proper groundswell. The long period means it’ll be more powerful and better shaped, but it could be a bit too straight for a beach break – this spot handles it well.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are decent but not as good, with clean morning windows and 3 to 4 feet of swell. After that, from Wednesday the 12th onward, the surf drops off hard. We’re looking at small, weak waves – 0.7 to 2 feet – with very low energy (16-151). The wind is often cross or onshore, and the conditions are ordinary. From around the 12th to the 17th, it’s a long run of poor to flat surf. The only bright spot is the 16th of August, Sunday morning, where there’s a 2-foot SE swell with clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s weak.

Honestly, if you’re looking to surf, aim for the Sunday the 9th window. That’s the standout. The rest of the first week has some okay windows, but the second week is a dead zone.

Rusty.

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