Beacon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table. We've got a 16-day run ahead, and to be straight with you, the first week or so is pretty grim. The swell is small, the wind is often in the wrong place, and the surf quality is just not there. We're talking a long stretch from now until around Friday the 18th of September where you're better off doing something else. There's a solid gap of about 5 days with nothing worth paddling out for. After that, things start to look a bit more interesting, especially towards the end of the run.

Our main break is Beacon Point, a point break that's fairly consistent and best for beginners. It's got an east exposure, and the optimum swell direction is from the east. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

For the first few days, it's all very small. We're talking waves around 1 ft to 2 ft with a short period, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore. The combined swell energy is weak, well under 100 (27 to 65 range). It's just not worth getting wet.

Tuesday the 15th of September sees a bit of a bump in size, with a 4 ft swell coming in from the ENE, but the period is a short 5 seconds and it's accompanied by a strong 15 mph onshore wind and a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is still weak (67). The next few days bring more of the same: bigger swell, but it's wind-affected and messy. By Wednesday the 16th, we get a 6 ft swell from the ENE, but it's short-period (7 seconds) and blown out by 15 mph onshore winds. The energy is now moderate (245), but the quality is poor. This is not a paddle-friendly setup; it's more of a kite-surfing scenario if you're into that.

Finally, on Friday the 18th of September, there's a glimmer of hope. The morning sees a glassy, clean 2 ft swell from the NE with an 8-second period. The wind is glassy, which is a major positive, and the combined energy is still weak (81), but it's the first surfable moment. It's tiny and weak, but it's clean.

The following week continues to be a mixed bag. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are back to tiny, weak swells. From Monday the 21st onwards, the swell starts to build again, but it's almost always accompanied by strong cross-onshore winds from the NNE, making for choppy, lumpy conditions. The combined energy climbs into the moderate range (139 to 327), but the wind keeps it ugly.

Thursday the 24th of September brings a 3 ft swell from the NE with a longer period of 10 seconds. The wind is still a fresh cross-onshore, so it's lumpy. The energy is moderate (206). Not a standout.

Friday the 25th of September is a bit of a standout in this otherwise bleak run. The morning sees a 5 ft swell from the NE with a 9-second period and moderate wave energy (327). The wind is a fresh cross-onshore from the NNE at 18 mph, so it's lumpy, but the size is there. This is pushing into the territory that's better for more experienced surfers.

Saturday the 26th of September is interesting. The morning has a 3 ft swell from the ENE with a long period of 11 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, and it's going to wrap into a point like Beacon Point nicely. The wind is cross-shore from the north, which is not ideal, but it's manageable. The energy is moderate (241). This is probably the best option on offer, but it's still not perfect.

Sunday the 27th of September is similar: a 2 ft swell from the ENE with an 11-second period and a light cross-onshore wind. The energy is moderate (124). It's clean-ish, but the wind is from the wrong direction.

The very end of the run, Monday the 28th of September, is back to tiny, weak waves with a 1 ft swell and a 10-second period. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it's not terrible, but there's just no power.

Overall, it's a tough forecast. The best bet is probably Saturday the 26th of September for the longer period groundswell, but don't expect perfection. Keep an eye on the wind, because that's been the spoiler for most of this run.

Rusty.

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