Wests and Seconds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. I'm looking at the next couple of weeks, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag here at Wests and Seconds. The early part of the week is looking pretty grim with a lot of wind and messy conditions, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

Right off the bat, Saturday and Sunday are write-offs. On Saturday the 11th, we’ve got a moderate cross-onshore breeze chopping up a 7ft SSW swell, and the combined energy is a hefty 2177 – but with that wind, it’s just a messy, poor surf day. Sunday the 12th is even bigger with a 8ft SSW swell, but a fresh cross-shore wind and a raw 3080 energy reading means it’s only for the diehards, and even then, it’s marginal at best.

Things start to turn around on Tuesday the 14th. That’s your standout early in the window. We’ve got a clean 7ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 15-second period (3080 energy). The wind goes light offshore out of the north in the morning, and the skies are clear. It’s an excellent day for experienced surfers – the long period will have the sets lining up nicely, but the power and size make it a more advanced affair. Afternoon sees a lighter cross-shore breeze, but still worth a paddle.

Wednesday the 15th is a bit smaller (4-4ft), but with clean offshore winds all day, it’s a fun option for a more relaxed session. Thursday the 16th sees a bit more size come back with a 6ft SSW groundswell and offshore winds again – good, clean surf, but the energy is a bit more moderate (around 1300).

After that, things get messy again. From the 17th through the 20th, we see a lot of strong wind and building swell, but it’s mostly cross-off or cross-onshore, keeping the quality low. A big 12ft swell hits on Sunday the 19th, but with a cross-shore wind and a 9990 energy reading, it’s only going to be a wild, bumpy mess – more for the kite guys than paddle surfers.

The following week (21st-26th) is pretty inconsistent. There’s a bit of clean surf on the 21st morning, but the swell drops right off. Then a mid-period SSW swell builds again on the 22nd, but onshore winds creep in. From the 23rd onward, we’re getting hit by a long stretch of fresh to strong onshore easterly winds and messy, choppy conditions. Not much to get excited about there, to be honest.

So, the takeaway: Tuesday the 14th is your best bet – clean, solid offshore conditions, and a proper SSW groundswell. Thursday the 16th is the other solid option. The rest of the run is mostly for the hardcore or the kites.

Rusty.

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