Batts Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright. Rusty here. Let's get real about what's happening at our local break. We're looking at Batts Rock, a point that's inconsistent and needs a northerly swell to wake up. The wind is locked in offshore for the whole forecast, which is a dream for clean faces, but we need some damn waves to blow on, and right now, there's nothing.

For the first week and a half, it's a desert. From Tuesday, September 8th, all the way through to Monday, September 21st, we're talking tiny bumps, either flat or nothing over 2ft. The combined energy never gets out of double digits, mostly sitting under 20 (weak energy). That's not surf, that's a ripple. It's poor conditions for surfing, every single call. The water temp is 85°, which is about average for this time of year, but with no waves, who cares?

If you're jonesing for a paddle, there's a little blip around Wednesday, September 16th. Tuesday afternoon shows a 1ft N swell at 9 seconds with energy of 13, and then Wednesday afternoon pops a 0.7ft N swell, but get this, it's got a 15-second period. Energy climbs to 22. That long period means it's clean and lined up but weak as a kitten. It's still poor surf conditions, honestly. For a point break, that long period is good for shape, but you'd need a set to make it worthwhile.

The one standout, and I mean the *only* one worth circling on the calendar, is right at the end. Wednesday, September 23rd. Morning has a 2ft N swell at 11 seconds with energy of 55, and the afternoon bumps up to a 2ft N swell with a 10-second period and energy of 71. It's still not big, but it's the only time we even get into moderate energy territory. The wind is fresh offshore and clean. For Batts Rock, that's your best bet. It's a point break, so the N swell will wrap in nicely, and those offshore conditions will leave it glassy. But remember, this spot is inconsistent, so don't plan your life around it. This is a long-range call, so it's less certain, but it's the only real highlight in the whole 16-day window.

Summing it up: you've got a massive gap of almost no waves for the first two weeks. Then a tiny pulse on the 16th, and a slightly more promising one on the 23rd. If you're not a patient soul, you might want to consider kite surfing, because with these clean offshore winds and flat water through the middle of the month, that setup would be a lot more interesting.

Rusty.

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