Akabane Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the waves coming up for Akabane Long Beach. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch of the coast is playing hard to get for the next week and a half. The first surfable window doesn’t even show up until Friday, September 4th, and even then it’s a struggle. The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to paddle out is Friday morning, September 4th. The swell is tiny at 3ft from the SE, with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined wave energy is weak (183). But the wind goes glassy – dead flat, offshore – and that’s a major positive. You’ll get clean, tiny little lumps, but it’s surfable. The crowds are often here, so expect some company. That afternoon, the wind picks up to a fresh cross-onshore at 19 mph, ruining it, so make the most of the morning.

Saturday, September 5th, the swell jumps to 7ft from the ESE, but the period stays short at 7 seconds, and the energy hits moderate (495). However, the wind is a messy cross-onshore at 16 mph, so it’s choppy and poor. Not worth your time.

The next few days are a write-off – strong winds, lumpy conditions, and poor surf. We’ve got a gap from Saturday afternoon right through until Wednesday, September 9th. That’s when the size really kicks in, but honestly, it’s too much.

Wednesday morning, September 9th, brings a massive 13ft swell from the SSE, with a long period of 13 seconds and very strong energy (5336). The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, so it’s clean. But this is only for experts – over 8ft, and at 13ft, it’s big and powerful. The long period means it’ll be heaving, and for a beach break like this, it might break too straight. Still, for the experienced crew, it’s a standout with excellent conditions.

Thursday, September 10th, stays big at 10ft from the SE, with a 12-second period and very strong energy (3672). The wind is offshore from the NW in the morning, so it’s clean. That’s another big, clean day for experts only.

The first real standout for the average surfer arrives on Friday, September 11th. The swell drops to 6ft from the S, with a long 12-second period and strong energy (1396). The morning wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, making it clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, and the size is manageable for intermediates too. The long period means the waves will have shape and power, and the gaps between sets will make paddling out easier. Crowds are often, so it’ll be busy.

Saturday, September 12th, the swell jumps back to 10ft from the ESE, with a short period of 8 seconds and very strong energy (2009). The morning is glassy, but at 10ft, it’s too big for most – only for the experts.

The run ends on Monday, September 14th, with a morning swell of 5ft from the S, 9-second period, and moderate energy (430). The wind is light cross-offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean and surfable. Good conditions for a solid session.

Overall, the best bet is Friday, September 11th morning – 6ft S swell, offshore wind, clean, and that long period will give you proper waves. If you’re an expert, Wednesday and Thursday mornings are also huge and clean. The rest is a bit of a bust.

Rusty.

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