Weld Road Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Weld Road.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty average, with onshore or cross-shore winds and messy, choppy conditions. The swell is there, but it's not clean, and the scores are low. You'll be fighting it more than enjoying it.

The real story here is a massive pulse of energy that's due to roll in around the 15th of August. We're talking a serious jump in size, with a strong westerly swell. The combined energy readings are huge, well into the thousands, which is a powerful system. The problem is, for the first few days of that pulse, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. It's not a beginner's session; it's for the experienced crew only, and even then, it's a paddling mission.

But then, on the 20th of August, things start to come together. The wind lightens right off, and we get glassy conditions. The swell drops to a more manageable 10 ft, still big, but with a clean, glassy texture, it's a different beast. This is a standout window for the experts. The following days, particularly the 23rd of August, look absolutely magic. You've got a solid 6 ft to 7 ft WSW swell, with light, glassy winds in the morning. The break is a reef, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering up some proper, well-shaped lines. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so your 4/3 will be fine.

The 15th and 16th of August hold the biggest swell, but Weld Road just can't handle that size. It's a shame, because the wind is clean and offshore. If you're an absolute charger, maybe, but for most, it's a skip. The 19th also has a glassy morning with a 13 ft swell, but again, it's pushing the limits of the break.

So, the standout days are the mornings of the 20th and 23rd of August. The 20th offers glassy, 10 ft conditions for the experts, and the 23rd gives us a slightly smaller, still glassy, 6 ft to 7 ft window that's just about perfect for a good session. Keep in mind that crowds are possible here, so get in early.

For the rest of the second week, from the 21st onwards, the swell stays consistent but the winds are a bit more mixed. There are still some clean windows, but nothing that beats those two mornings.

That's the long and short of it. A bit of a wait for the good stuff, but when it comes, it'll be well worth it.

Rusty.

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