Bar Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way at Bar Beach. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there are a couple of sessions that are really worth circling on the calendar.

The first decent window starts on Sunday, 30 August. The morning is where it’s at – we’re looking at a clean 3 ft swell wrapping in from the SSE with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the NW, so the surface will be like a mirror. It’s not big, but for a beginner-friendly spot, this is a lovely little session. The combined energy is moderate (218). The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year.

Monday, 31 August morning is also worth a mention. The swell has bumped up slightly to 3 ft from the S, still with a 9-second period, and the wind is absolutely glassy again from the east at 0 mph. The combined energy is a touch stronger at 301. It’s a calm, clean start to the week, perfect for a longboard or a foamie.

Now, the real standout is a bit further out, but the promise is huge. Thursday, 10 September morning is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SSE, and it’s a proper groundswell with a 12-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm, so the conditions will be pristine. The combined energy is strong (986). This is a session for the experienced crew – that’s a bit too much juice for beginners – but if you’re comfortable in that size, you’ll be grinning.

Friday, 11 September morning is another beauty. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft, still from the SSE with a long 12-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WNW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is still solid (613). It’s a touch smaller than Thursday, but equally clean. For a beach break, that long period can sometimes make the waves a bit too straight, but with the offshore/glass conditions, it should still be plenty of fun.

Between the 2nd of September and the 9th, there’s a real dry spell with small, weak swell and strong offshore winds that make paddling out a battle. The 7th and 8th actually see a jump in size (3 ft to 6 ft), but the wind is screaming 25-28 mph, so it’s a mission rather than a pleasure.

Bottom line: If you’re chasing the best, the standouts are the Thursday, 10 September morning and the Friday, 11 September morning. Glassy, solid groundswell, and plenty of energy. The earlier weekend mornings (30 & 31 Aug) are a nice gentle warm-up. Don’t bother with the middle of the week unless you’re desperate.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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