Sunset Beach Geraldron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our stretch of coast. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but it’s going to be a bit of a mixed bag with the wind.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th of August are seeing a good 10ft SW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds, but it’s getting hammered by a strong south wind, making it cross-off and messy. The combined energy is strong (4382), but the conditions are marginal. It’s not the kind of day you’d rush out for.

Saturday the 29th of August, the swell drops a little to 3ft, but the wind turns offshore from the SE, and the period gets very long at 21 seconds. The energy is moderate (942). That long period will make for some clean lines, but at a beach and reef setup like Sunset Beach Geraldron, it might be a bit too straight and won’t have the same punch as a point break.

Now, Sunday the 30th of August is the standout. The morning is calling for glassy conditions with a 7ft SW groundswell, period of 19 seconds, and a huge jump in energy (3099). The wind is dead calm, WNW, and glassy. That’s a major positive and will result in clean surf. This is for experienced surfers though, as over 8ft it’s expert territory, but 7ft is still a solid, powerful wave. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The following week has some decent windows. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning looks clean with a light S cross-off wind and a 5ft SW swell (14 sec period, 1063 energy). That’s a good, manageable size. Then Thursday the 3rd of September morning also has clean conditions with an offshore SE breeze and a 6ft SW swell (13 sec, 961 energy).

The big swell returns for the second week. The 5th of September sees a 10ft SW swell (14 sec, 3536 energy) and clean cross-off winds on Saturday afternoon, but that’s getting big. The real standout for the long-range is the 7th of September Monday morning. We’re looking at a 10ft SW groundswell (16 sec period) with a massive energy of 4643, and a light S cross-off breeze. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a big, powerful, clean swell, but it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it. The 8th of September also has 10ft SW swell, but the wind goes cross-shore, so it won’t be as clean.

So, if you’re looking for the best of the best, the glassy Sunday the 30th of August morning is your first true standout. For the long-range, the 7th of September Monday morning is the other one to circle on the calendar. Both are powerful swells for experienced surfers. The crowd at Sunset Beach can be an issue, so get there early.

Rusty.

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