Balangan Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We've got a solid run of swell on the way for Balangan. This is a reef break that's consistent and works best with a southwest swell, which is exactly what's lining up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The action kicks off this Friday morning, the 4th of September. We're looking at a clean 5ft SW swell, with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (742). It's a good start, a real nice one for the beginners out there.

Saturday morning, the 5th, is a standout. The swell jumps to 7ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy shoots up to 2022, which is strong. That offshore wind is still on it, glassy clean, and the break is fairly exposed. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 7ft, it's getting a bit much for the groms. The reef setup will handle that long period nicely.

Sunday morning, the 6th, pushes a little bigger with a 7ft SSW swell and a 17-second period. The energy is very strong at 3127. Still offshore. This is big, powerful, and only for the crew who know what they're doing. The long period will make for some nice, lined-up waves on the reef, but the sets will be widely spaced.

The following week, from Monday the 7th through to the 13th, the swell stays consistently in the 5ft to 8ft range, mostly from the SSW. Winds are cross-offshore, which is still clean, but not quite as perfect as the straight offshore. The energy stays strong, often in the 2000s. There are some excellent sessions for experienced surfers on the 9th, 10th, and 11th, with 7ft to 8ft swell and gentle breezes.

Then from Monday the 14th onwards, we hit a real sweet spot. The wind turns back to a clean offshore, blowing from the SE at 12 mph. The swell is a solid 7ft to 8ft from the SW and SSW. The energy is consistently strong. The period is long, around 15-17 seconds. This is consistent, quality swell for the experienced surfer right through to the 19th of September. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so expect a few out there, but it's worth it.

The absolute pick of the whole window? I'd say the morning of Saturday the 5th and the morning of Monday the 14th are your top contenders. Clean, offshore, good size, and that long-period groundswell that a reef like Balangan just loves. Get on it.

Rusty, signing off.

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