Wainui Beach - Schools Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, checkin’ in from the coast. We’ve got a solid run of surf comin’ our way, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down. The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 2nd of August, with Wainui Beach - Schools firin’. It’s an exposed beach and reef setup, and it’s advanced territory, so leave the foamies at home. The swell is a solid 5.9ft, rollin’ in from the SSE with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is pumpin’ at 1067 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a light WNW breeze, which is cross-off, keepin’ it clean. Water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothin’ unusual there. The crowds are sometimes a thing, so you might have a few mates out, but it’s worth it. These Sunday morning conditions are the standout of the whole forecast – excellent surf for experienced surfers, just about perfect.

By Sunday afternoon, the swell drops to 5.2ft from the SE with an 11-second period, but the wind swings to a SSE cross-on, which mushes things up a bit. Not the pick.

Monday the 3rd of August sees the morning with a 3.9ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and a WNW offshore wind at 12 mph, which is solid and clean. The energy is 317 (moderate), and it’s lookin’ good but not as strong as Sunday. Monday afternoon is glassy, with a 3.3ft SSE swell and a 10-second period, 257 energy (moderate), and a glassy S wind that’s just about perfect for a clean session.

Tuesday the 4th of August is a write-off. The morning sees a 6.9ft SSE swell with only an 8-second period, but the wind is a strong 22 mph SSW cross, makin’ it a lumpy mess – poor conditions. The afternoon gets even worse: a 14.8ft S swell, 13-second period, but the wind is still cross at 19 mph, and the energy is off the charts at 9974 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is way too big for the break, and it’s dangerous – expert only if you’re mental, but honestly, the setup looks more like kite-surfing territory than paddle. It’s a no-go.

Wednesday the 5th of August is more of the same – 14.8ft S swell in the morning, 13.1ft in the afternoon, both with cross winds and massive energy (9060 and 6037). Too big, too messy, stay out.

Thursday the 6th of August brings a breather. The morning has a 5.6ft SE swell, 11-second period, with a WNW cross-off wind at 6 mph, keepin’ it clean. Energy is 836 (moderate). It’s a good session, but not as good as Sunday. The afternoon turns cross-on, so it’s average.

Friday the 7th of August is a cracker in the morning – 3.9ft SE swell, 10-second period, with a light WNW cross-off at 3 mph, clean as a whistle. Energy is 609 (moderate). The afternoon gets a 7.2ft SE swell with a very long 18-second period – that’s groundswell, but it’s cross-on and too big at 7.2ft, plus the long period can make beach breaks tricky. The energy is 2961 (strong). It’s a bit of a beast.

Saturday the 8th of August morning is a standout – 6.2ft SSE swell, 14-second period, with a light NNW offshore wind at 3 mph. Energy is 1316 (strong), and it’s clean. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore, so don’t bother.

From Sunday the 9th through to the end of the week, it’s a bit of a slump. Sunday the 9th is cross-on and messy, Monday the 10th is onshore, Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are too big and choppy, and Thursday the 13th is only marginal.

Friday the 14th of August morning has a 3.6ft E swell, 11-second period, with a light WNW cross-off – clean and small, with 306 energy (moderate). It’s a nice little session, but nothin’ special.

Saturday the 15th of August morning is a surprise – 5.6ft NE swell, but only a 7-second period, so it’s short-period and weak. The wind is a light NW offshore at 3 mph, so it’s clean, but the energy is only 523 (moderate). It’s a good option if you’re desperate, but the quality isn’t there.

Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are poor – small, cross-on, and lumpy. The final day, Monday the 17th of August morning, has a tiny 1.0ft SSE swell with a 15-second period, 113 energy (weak), and an offshore wind, but it’s barely surfable.

Overall, the standout is Sunday the 2nd of August morning at Wainui Beach - Schools – that’s

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