Wraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got coming up for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a rough start. The next several days are looking pretty ordinary. The wind is hammering out of the ENE, and it's onshore or cross-onshore with a lot of muscle, 22 to 22 mph. That's going to keep things lumpy and choppy. We've got a consistent 4 ft to 5 ft of short-period wind swell, but it's just not clean. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 81°, so at least you won't be freezing while you're getting bounced around.

This messy pattern is going to stick around through the end of August and all the way until the 3rd of September. There's a real dry spell in terms of quality here. The swell energy is moderate, hovering between 142 and 370 (moderate), but it's all wind-driven junk. For a beginner spot like Wraps, that 5 ft to 6 ft of bumpy, onshore chop is going to be a handful and not much fun.

Now, around the 3rd of September, things get a little interesting, but it's not a home run. We see a pulse of long-period groundswell sneaking in, a 13-second period from the E. The swell size drops to 2 ft, but the energy reading jumps up to 447 (still moderate). The wind might ease a bit, but it's still cross-onshore, so the surface isn't going to be glassy. The 4th of September brings a bigger swell, 6 ft, and a solid 10-second period, and the energy is really building – 674 (moderate). The problem is the wind is still onshore out of the ENE at 16 mph, which will mess up the face.

The real standout, the one that's got my attention, is the 9th of September. We're looking at a solid 7 ft swell from the ENE, with an 11-second period. The combined energy hits 1072 (strong), which means there's some serious power in the water. A 7 ft swell at Wraps is going to be a proper, punchy wave, and with that period, it'll have some shape. The wind is still a cross-onshore breeze at 16 mph, so it’s not perfect, but it's the best of a bad lot. This is one for the experts only, as anything over 8 ft gets critical, and 7 ft is pushing it for a beginner spot. If you're an experienced surfer, mark the calendar for the 9th. It's a long way out, so the forecast could shift, but right now, that's the day to have your wetsuit ready.

Other than that, the pattern is stubborn. The wind just won't let up, and with the swell coming from the ENE, which is not the optimum direction for this spot, it's a tough call. For the majority of the 16 days, if you're looking at Wraps, you might be better off with a kite than a paddleboard, given the consistent wind and the bumpy conditions.

Rusty.

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