Walkers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Walkers. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run. The whole 16-day stretch is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We’ve got a consistent amount of swell rolling in, but the wind is just relentless from the east and east-northeast, hammering the place with cross-onshore conditions day after day. The wave comment is “poor surf conditions” through every single session, and the scores are all zero. There’s no standout, no hidden gem, no window of clean glass. It’s just a long, grinding block of choppy, lumpy, and messy surf.

The only break we have to look at is Walkers, an intermediate spot that’s consistent and exposed, but it’s getting the worst of the wind. The water temperature is 84°F, which is about average for the time of year. The combined swell energy kicks off around 110 (weak) on the 2nd, then builds into moderate territory, hitting 188 to 196 by the 5th and 6th. By the 8th and 9th it gets into strong territory, with readings of 335, 412, and even 935 on the 9th. That’s a lot of energy. But with the swell direction coming from the east and east-northeast, and the wind howling from the same quarter, it’s just a mess. The swell period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, disorganised windswell.

From the 7th onwards, the wind bumps up to 19 to 22 mph from the east, making it fresh and lumpy. The swell height climbs above 5 ft on the 8th and 9th, and by the 9th it’s 8 ft – that’s expert-only territory anyway, but with the wind ruining it, it’s not even that. It’s the kind of setup that would be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The whole second week is the same story: solid swell but hammered by onshore winds. There’s a brief moment on the 14th afternoon where the wind goes cross-shore, but it’s still a cross-chop, and the swell is still 6 ft with a short period. Nothing to get excited about.

Honestly, this is a blank run. There’s no surf on offer for the whole 16 days. If you’re dying for a paddle, you might find a tiny, bumpy ride, but it’s not going to be good. The area tends to have runs like this when the trades lock in. It won’t stay poor forever, but for now, save your energy.

Rusty.

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