Wraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this is a tough stretch for Wraps. The whole 16-day outlook is a write-off for decent surf. There’s nothing good on offer from the 5th of August right through to the 20th. That’s a solid two weeks of flat, windy, and messy conditions.

The first recommendation is on the 5th, but it’s a dud. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the ENE with a short, weak 9-second period. The combined energy is a paltry 210 and the wind is a moderate onshore breeze from the NE. The water’s warm at 80°, which is normal for this time of year. But the conditions are just poor.

The pattern doesn’t change. The 6th and 7th stay small and weak, with ENE wind howling at 12-13 mph, keeping it bumpy and cross-onshore. The swell period drops to 5-6 seconds, which is just wind chop. The energy is barely above 100.

By the 8th, the swell builds a bit, hitting 5ft to 5ft, and the energy climbs into the 200s, but the wind gets stronger, hitting 19-22 mph from the ENE. It’s onshore, messy, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” The period is still short at 7 seconds.

The 9th and 10th see the swell push up to 7ft, and the energy jumps into the 300s and 400s, but the wind is relentless. It’s a fresh cross-onshore, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. This is all onshore slop.

From the 11th to the 13th, the swell drops back a touch, but the wind stays strong. It’s just more of the same: poor quality, high wind, and short period swell.

Then, from the 14th of August onwards, the swell gets serious. We’re looking at 7ft to 8ft swell from the ENE, with energy values hitting 490, 610, 729, and even 848. But the wind is a disaster. It’s a strong breeze from the ENE, 22-25 mph, creating strong cross-onshore and messy conditions. The period is still only 7-8 seconds, so it’s a short-period, wind-affected beast. The wave comment stays “poor surf conditions” right through the 20th.

This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is consistent and strong, and the swell is there, but it’s just not clean for a wave. For a beginner, the swell over 5ft is already too big, and once it’s over 8ft, it’s for experts only. But with the wind and chop, even experts won’t be having fun.

There are no standouts here. The whole period is a blank run. Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, I’d be finding something else to do.

Rusty.

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