Beacon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Beacon Point over the next couple of weeks.

First thing to say: it’s flat. Properly flat. We’ve got a solid 16-day window to look at, but the first surf worth talking about doesn’t show up until Thursday, 10th September, and even then, it’s only just barely surfable. Before that, from now through to Wednesday, 9th September, we’re looking at a big gap of days with absolutely nothing doing – just tiny, weak scraps with no energy to speak of, and mostly poor conditions. You’re not missing a thing.

Thursday, 10th September – Things get a bit interesting here. The swell is still tiny, but the morning is the best of a very quiet period. A glassy 2 ft from the NE with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined swell energy is weak at 41 – that’s basically a ripple. Still, the wind is glassy (SW 5 km/h), and the water temp is about 82°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so the water is warm. This is the only session that scrapes a score of 1/10, but honestly, it’s more of a paddle and a hope than a proper surf. The break is a point break, so it’s exposed, but the swell is so small it’s really only for the keenest of longboarders or beginners. It’s a fairly consistent break, but you’ll have the place to yourself – crowds are only sometimes an issue.

Friday, 11th September – Morning brings a clean 1.0 ft with offshore WSW wind at 10 km/h, but the energy is so low (18) it’s barely moving. The afternoon picks up a cross-shore breeze, which chops it up. Not worth getting excited about.

Saturday, 12th through Sunday, 13th September – These days see a bit of a spike in swell height, but it comes with strong onshore winds. On Sunday the 13th, the swell hits 4 ft to 4 ft from the ENE (period 6-7 seconds), and the combined energy jumps to moderate (149 on Sunday morning). But the wind is onshore and strong (25 km/h), so the surf is poor and messy. This is the most significant energy we’ll see, but it’s so blown out that it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. If you’re a kite surfer, this might be your window – the beach setup could be more interesting for you.

Monday, 14th September and beyond – The swell drops back down to 2 ft to 3 ft, but the wind is mostly onshore, and the energy is weak to moderate (80-106). The best-looking morning is Tuesday, 15th September, with a 3 ft from the NNE, period 6 seconds, and energy at 106, but it’s onshore. The afternoon of the 15th has a cleaner 1 ft from the ENE with a longer period of 9 seconds, but that’s tiny and onshore again.

The standout? There isn’t one. Not really. If I had to pick one session that’s the least bad, it’s the glassy morning of Thursday, 10th September. It’s the only time the wind is truly clean, and the break is a point, so it’ll hold a tiny swell better than a beach. But it’s small. For the rest of the window, it’s a lot of waiting and hoping for a better forecast.

Rusty.

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