Bar Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Bar Beach over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real standout window shaping up for the end of the first week and into the second week that’s got my heart pumping.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Thursday the 10th sees a lumpy, cross-onshore wind with a 7ft south swell, but the energy is only moderate (948) and the conditions are chopped out. Saturday morning the 12th brings a brief moment of hope – glassy conditions with a 4ft SSE swell, but the wave energy is still only moderate (431). However, expect good surf conditions that morning. That window closes fast, as Saturday afternoon goes to custard with a strong cross-on breeze.

From Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th, the swell drops right off. We’re looking at tiny, weak waves (34 to 202 energy) and messy winds. It’s a definite gap of a few days where you’d be better off waxing the longboard and waiting.

Now, Wednesday the 16th is interesting. A new 7ft SSE swell rolls in, with moderate energy (698), but the wind is onshore and the surf is marginal. Thursday morning the 17th is a real gem: glassy conditions, 4ft south swell at 10 seconds, and clean. Good surf expected. The afternoon turns choppy again.

But the real standout is Saturday the 19th of September. This is the best of the whole outlook. We’ve got a clean 6ft south swell in the morning, building to a solid 7ft by the afternoon, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is offshore from the NW and WNW, so it’ll be glassy and clean. The wave energy is high (882 to 975), and the conditions are expected to be very good. This is solid, punchy, offshore surf. It’s a touch on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to circle. The swell direction from the south matches the optimum for Bar Beach, and with offshore winds, it’ll be clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

Sunday the 20th keeps the size going with a 7ft SSE swell (energy 1058-1215), but the wind switches to a cross-shore, making it more marginal. Still, there’ll be plenty of power. Monday the 21st morning saves the run with another clean offshore window from the NW, with a 6ft SE swell at 11 seconds – very good surf expected. The energy is strong (768).

After that, the swell fades again through the rest of the week, with smaller, cleaner days on Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd, but nothing special. The week after that, it’s a mix of small, weak swell and fresh winds, so I’d say the main event is locked in for the 19th and 21st.

The water temperature is sitting at about 65°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, for the cream of the crop: make a plan for Saturday the 19th of September. The morning session will be prime, and the afternoon will be a bit bigger and still clean. The 21st is also a good backup. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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