Alnes Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us.

The pattern gets off to a bit of a rocky start, but there are some real gems on the horizon if you're patient. The first few days are a write-off with messy winds and junky swell, so don't bother rushing out just yet. The real action builds later.

We start seeing something on Monday the 7th, but honestly, it’s marginal with light rain and a tough cross-off wind. That northwest swell at Alnes Lighthouse is trying to push 2ft, with a moderate combined energy of 340, but it’s just not clean enough to get excited about. The water temp is 56°, about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The standout in the first week is definitely Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. Alnes Lighthouse pumps out a solid groundswell from the west, 8ft at a juicy 14-second period. The combined swell energy is a meaty 2155, telling you there’s some serious power in the water. Winds are light and cross-off from the south, keeping it clean. This is the session to circle. Just be aware, 8ft is edging into expert territory, so if you’re not feeling confident, give this one a miss. The long period (14s) will make it wall up nicely at this point break, perfect for a longboarding or a step-up.

Later that afternoon, the swell dips a touch to 7ft (still solid) but the wind swings cross-on, so the morning is the call.

We get some brief respite on Wednesday the 9th with light winds, but the swell is all over the place. A morning window with a meagre 3ft west swell and a weird cross-off wind, but it’s not really gonna deliver. The afternoon is clean but small.

Into the second week, things get interesting again. The next real highlight is Monday, the 14th of September. It’s a morning session only. Alnes Lighthouse gets a clean, 5ft NW swell with that gorgeous offshore wind from the ESE. It’s a gentle breeze, so the surface will be glassy. The combined energy is 775, a nice moderate, workable punch. This will be a dream for intermediate surfers, offering clean lines and easy paddling. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Then, on the 16th of September, we have another cracker. Wednesday afternoon sees the wind go totally glassy, with a clean 5ft north swell, period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is 691. This is a perfect, clean, fun-sized wave for everyone. The next morning, the 17th, also looks good with clean 5ft north swell and a gentle offshore from the southeast.

The final standout to keep an eye on is Sunday, the 20th of September. The afternoon session shows a very good, clean 5ft west swell with a long 13-second period, and a light breeze. Combined energy is a solid 1034. This is a late call, but it looks promising.

There are some rough days in between, particularly around the 15th with near-gale winds, and the 18th with lumpy chop. Don't bother with those.

The only break on offer is Alnes Lighthouse, a point break that handles the swell really well. Just be aware it can get crowds sometimes.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning the 8th is the big, powerful session for the experts. Then the morning of Monday the 14th is the clean, intermediate-friendly standout. The glassy afternoon on the 16th is a total treat. Keep an eye on the 20th for a possible late score. Get out there.

Rusty.

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