Amoudia Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, I’ve been staring at the charts for this patch of coast, and the news isn't great. For the next couple of weeks, it's mostly a flat, dead calm. There is one tiny window of something rideable later on, but you'll need some patience.

Right now, and for a long stretch, we’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. From the 14th of September all the way through to the 28th, there’s hardly any swell to talk about. The combined energy of any waves that show is basically a whisper, staying under 20 for nearly the entire run. Most mornings are glassy, which is a cruel tease, but with zero to 2ft of swell coming from the west and northwest, there's just nothing to surf. That water temp is a real anomaly, sitting at 83°F, which is 7°F above normal, so it's much warmer than usual for this time of year. Good for a swim, not for a surf.

There's a long run of glassy or clean mornings, like through the 16th, 17th, and 18th, but it's flat. The wind is perfect, but the ocean is a millpond. A kite surfer would be stoked, but for a paddle surfer? We're waiting.

The only real chance, and it’s a long shot, shows up on the morning of the 29th of September. Amoudia Left is a point break that is inconsistent even when there is swell, so this is worth mentioning. We might just see a pulse from the WNW at 1ft with a 6-second period. The energy bumps to 12, still weak, but it's the best we'll see. The wind will be light offshore from the east, keeping it clean. It’s a tiny wave, but it might be your only shot at a grovel before the wind swings onshore in the afternoon. Don't expect much, just an opportunity to paddle.

So, the bottom line: the first two weeks are a total bust. If you have a longboard and are really keen, you might wring out a few weak ones on the morning of the 29th at Amoudia Left. Otherwise, this is one of those blank spells that’s pretty normal for the area when the ocean just shuts down.

- Rusty

Read more