Bagasse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the surf for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest, the first few days are a total bust. Don’t bother paddling out until we get closer to the end of the month.

The one real standout is Sunday, August 30th. Head to Bagasse that morning for a clean 1.3m east swell, 9-second period, and light offshore wind from the south. The energy is reading 604 (moderate), so there’s some real push. The water temp is 84°F, which is normal for this time of year. That morning session is the best of the whole forecast.

The afternoon of the 30th looks even bigger, with the swell jumping to 7ft from the ENE at 10 seconds, and the wind staying offshore from the SSE. The energy goes up to 889 (strong), and it’s a clean, moderate offshore breeze. That’s a solid session, but at 7ft, it’s getting into the expert zone. This is a reef, it’s fairly consistent, and it does get crowded sometimes, so be ready for company.

From August 26th through the 29th, it’s all cross-shore winds, short-period junk, and poor conditions. Not worth your time.

After the 30th, the surf drops off hard. The first week of September is weak, with small east swell and short 7-8 second periods. The wind stays cross-offshore, keeping it clean but tiny. The energy drops to three-digit numbers (125-254), which is weak. There’s a little bump on September 6th, with energy climbing to 366, but it’s still marginal and the period is short. Nothing special.

The second week stays small and average. The best you’ll see is a 5ft to 5ft east swell on the 8th and 10th of September, but the wind goes cross or cross-off, and the energy is only moderate. It’s a long way out, so don’t plan your week around it.

Bottom line: Sunday, August 30th is your only real shot. Morning glass or afternoon pulse – take your pick. The rest of the window is a dry spell. Keep watching, but don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty

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