Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for our local stretch.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are a few windows where it could be really special. The water temp is a frigid 55° right now and that's a whopping 11° colder than normal, so you'll want the thickest rubber you own. The key is picking the right day.

This coming Thursday morning, the 10th, will be the first real chance to get wet. Albatross (beach and reef) will be a bit sheltered from a long-period 3ft SSW groundswell, and with a moderate offshore wind, it'll be clean. The energy is pretty weak (960), so it's a good one for the beginners to get some practice in on a longboard. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and it's still offshore. Now we're talking proper waves (2155 energy), but at that size it's getting a bit meaty for the less experienced. The wind stays clean all day though, so if you can handle it, you'll be stoked.

Friday the 11th is the standout of this first week. The morning is looking like a dream: 6ft of SW groundswell with glassy conditions. That's as clean as it gets. The energy is solid (1204) and the period is 13 seconds, meaning good shaped waves. It's a beginner-friendly spot too, so if you've got a window, the Friday morning session is the one to aim for. The afternoon goes to shit though, with a strong cross-shore chopping it up.

The rest of the weekend and into the start of the next week is largely a washout. Strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions mean you'll be better off doing something else. There are a few big swell days, but the wind is just awful, making it sloppy and dangerous. It'll be more of a kitesurfing show than a paddle session, honestly.

Now, looking further out, the second week holds some real promise, but it's always a bit of a gamble that far ahead. Keep an eye on the 20th of September. Sunday afternoon at Albatross has excellent conditions for experienced surfers: a 7ft SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period and a clean offshore wind. The energy is massive (4095). For those who can handle it, that could be the wave of the forecast period. The 20th of September morning also has some decent-looking swell but with a fresh offshore it's going to be clean.

The rest of that final week looks like it goes back to onshore junk, so don't sleep on that Sunday the 20th if it materialises.

Stay safe, wear a hood, and see you out there.
Rusty.

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