Banana Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Banana Point over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet run, so we’ve got to be patient.

The overall picture is one of small, low-energy surf. The swell direction is out of the NW, which is exactly what this point needs to work, but the size just isn’t there. For the first few days, we’re looking at knee-to-waist high waves at best, with the combined energy hanging around the 100 to 160 mark (moderate), but it’s not enough to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a thick wetsuit just yet.

Tuesday morning, September 1st, is the first chance to get wet. You’ve got a 4ft NW swell with a period of 9 seconds and a light cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 6 mph. The conditions are clean, and while the waves are surfable, they’re very ordinary. It’s the best of a slim bunch, but don’t expect any standout rides.

We hit a real lull from Wednesday the 2nd through to Sunday the 6th. Swell drops to 3ft or less, and the energy dips into double digits (weak). Wind is a mixed bag, with a few glassy mornings on the 4th and 5th, but the waves are just too small and weak to bother with. The morning of the 6th has a glassy 2ft, but it’s still a struggle.

Monday the 7th morning offers a little hope with a clean 3ft NW swell and a light offshore wind from the SE at 6 mph. The energy is 98 (weak), but it’s clean. It’s still not a day to call in sick for.

The next real highlight, and probably the best session of the whole run, is on Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning shows a 3ft NW swell, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy spikes to 185 (moderate), and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the SSE. This is the one to aim for. The point will be offering clean, lined-up waves. The downside is that the crowds are often here, so you’ll have company. Also, with that longer period, the waves might break a bit straight at the inside sections, so pick your line carefully.

Wednesday the 9th morning is a solid backup with a clean 4ft NW swell, 9-second period, and a light offshore wind from the SE. The energy is 168 (moderate). It’s ordinary, but it’s clean.

After that, it’s a slow fade. The second week is a write-off. From the 10th to the 16th, the swell is consistently under 3ft, often under 2ft, and the energy is mostly weak. There’s a glassy morning on the 14th with a 2ft swell, and the 13th has a glassy 3ft, but the energy is just too low. The wind on the afternoons is often onshore, chopping things up.

Honestly, if you’re not keen on the 8th, you might as well save the gas. The pattern is flat and small, so it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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