Widemouth Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of poor conditions before anything remotely worth paddling out for shows up. The early part of the forecast is basically a write-off, so don't be in a rush to wax up.

The first chance we get is on Friday the 21st of August. It's not going to be pretty, but for the first time in days, the wind is finally playing ball. We’ve got a clean little 3ft swell rolling in from the west, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is pretty weak, sitting at only 109 (combined energy), so it's a longboard or a funboard kind of session. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and lacking punch, but for a Friday morning paddle, it's the only game in town. Expect a few others out, as the crowds are "often" here at Widemouth Bay, but it's a big beach and reef setup, so you can find your own space.

The water is currently sitting at 66°F, which is a remarkable 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a big anomaly, so you can leave the thickest wetsuit at home.

After that, we're back to the doldrums. A whole heap of days with onshore winds, flat spells, and choppy slop. The whole week from the 22nd right through to the end of August is a total blank. Keep the board in the car, but don't get your hopes up.

We finally see a flicker of life towards the end of the run. Monday the 31st of August morning sees a bit of a bump. The swell ticks up to 4ft from the west, but with a short 7-second period. The breeze is a gentle cross-shore from the SSW, making it surfable but not great. The energy is moderate at 184. It's a step up from the flatness, but still nothing to get stoked about.

The only real standout, if you can call it that, is Tuesday the 1st of September. The swell holds at 5ft from the west, and the period stretches to 9 seconds, which gives it a bit more shape. The wind is a moderate cross-shore out of the south. The combined energy is up to a solid 335, so there's a bit more push behind it. It's still a far cry from perfect, but it's the best looking day in the entire 16-day window. For a more experienced surfer, the 5ft swell is absolutely fine. The water is still going to be warm, and while the waves won't be glassy, they'll be a damn sight better than the weeks of nothing before it.

After that, the swell drops back again with onshore winds. The outlook is poor, but it’s one of those periods where the forecast can change. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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