Sunset Beach Geraldron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next little while.

The main attraction is Sunset Beach Geraldron, and it’s looking like a real feast for the experienced surfer, but it’s going to be a waiting game before the real magic shows up. We’ve got a solid south-west swell train rolling in, but the early part of the week is a mixed bag.

Monday morning the 24th of August is a tease. The swell is pushing 7ft from the SW with a long 15 second period, and the combined wave energy is pumping at 1760 (moderate). The wind is light and offshore from the SE, so the surf is clean. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a bit of a one-off before things get messy.

Monday afternoon turns cross-shore with a chop, and Tuesday is a write-off with cross-onshore winds ruining the 5ft swell. Wednesday the 26th is a no-go for paddle surfing in the morning with a strong onshore wind, and the afternoon sees a massive 12ft SW swell with a 18 second period (very long period groundswell). The energy is a massive 7014 (strong to very strong). That’s a serious amount of water, but it’s coupled with heavy rain and a cross-shore wind. The swell is too big for this break, so if you’re a beginner, stay well away.

Thursday the 27th is a step in the right direction. The 10ft SW swell is still big, but the wind goes clean and cross-off, giving us some clean, powerful lines. The energy is 3832 (strong). This is expert territory only.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday the 7th of September. The morning shows a 10ft SW swell (15 seconds) and a fresh offshore wind from the East. The energy is 3181 (strong). The afternoon is even better: the same 10ft SW swell, still 15 seconds, but the wind is a moderate offshore from the East. The energy climbs to 3197 (strong) and the conditions are marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best of the bunch – a proper, clean, powerful swell with offshore winds. It’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but this one has real potential.

Saturday the 5th of September also offers a big 10ft SW swell (16 seconds) with clean cross-off winds, but the energy is even higher at 4528 (strong to very strong). It’s a solid option for experts, but the 7th of September has the better wind direction.

For the rest of the period, we see a lot of 5ft to 8ft SW swell with clean conditions. It’s not the biggest, but it’s consistent. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Just a heads up, this break is a mix of beach and reef, and it’s exposed to the SW. The crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might not be alone. Also, the long period groundswells (15-19 seconds) we’re seeing will break with a lot of power and might be a bit too straight at the beach, making it better for the reef section. Paddling out will be easier with the longer gaps between sets, but you’ll need to be on your game.

Rusty.

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