Sunset Beach Geraldron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

We’re lookin’ at a solid run of groundswell from the southwest, but the main event – Sunset Beach Geraldron – is a beast that’s gonna be too much for most. It’s a beach and reef setup, so when it’s big, it’s a proper paddle. The water temp is sittin’ about average for this time of year, so no shock to the system.

The real kicker kicks off on Sunday, August 9th. We’ve got a massive 12ft SW swell rollin’ in with a 17-second period – that’s a long, powerful groundswell. The energy is through the roof at 8056 (strong wave energy). Winds are light from the SE in the morning, makin’ it clean, and cross-off in the arvo. The problem is, this swell is too big for this spot. It’s a heavy, expert-only wave. If you’re not a seasoned charger, sit this one out.

Monday, August 10th, the swell dips a bit to 8ft, but the wind swings onshore from the NW at 12 mph, so it’s a total write-off. By Tuesday, August 11th, we’re back to 12ft with clean offshore ESE winds at 12 mph. Again, that’s a big, powerful swell (energy at 6089), and the wave comment says it’s too big for the break. Same goes for Wednesday morning, August 12th – still big at 10ft and clean, but it’s pushing the limits.

Now, Wednesday afternoon, August 12th, is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to 8ft from the SW, period a solid 15 seconds, and we get a gentle offshore breeze from the SE. The energy is still 2513 (moderate wave energy). The wave comment calls it excellent for experienced surfers. This is the standout session for the first week. If you’ve got the skill, that’s your window.

From Thursday, August 13th, through the weekend, the swell settles into the 5ft to 8ft range, but the winds are mostly cross-off or clean. The energy drops into the low 1000s (moderate wave energy). The waves are cleaner but the quality is only marginal. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The second week starts to get messy. Monday, August 17th, the wind is onshore from the NW at 15 mph, and the swell is 7ft but with an 18-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. It’s gonna be closeout city at the beach, and the cross-onshore wind will chop it up. Poor surf. Tuesday, August 18th, is more of the same with onshore wind. Wednesday, August 19th, the swell jumps back to 10ft, and we get a clean cross-off wind from the ENE in the morning – that’s promising, but the energy is high (3846). The arvo is a light cross-on.

Thursday, August 20th, is a write-off with fresh onshore wind. The weekend of August 22nd and 23rd brings a solid 6ft SW swell with a 15-second period. Saturday morning, August 22nd, is a real highlight: winds are glassy from the ESE at just 3 mph. The wave comment says excellent for experienced surfers, with energy at 1435. That’s clean, glassy perfection for a solid groundswell. It’s a long period, so it might wall up a bit at the beach, but it’ll be a fun, clean wave. This is your best bet in the second week.

The run fades out by Monday, August 24th, with onshore wind and a dropping swell.

So, the standouts are clear: Wednesday afternoon, August 12th, for the experienced crew, and Saturday morning, August 22nd, for anyone who wants a clean, solid wave. The rest is either too big, too messy, or just average.

Rusty.

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