Bikini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for Bikini. This is a spot that's exposed to the south, so it needs the right angle to light up, and the next couple of weeks look like a real mixed bag with plenty of onshore wind and tricky conditions.

The water is sitting at 55° which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only thing that's been kind to us.

The first real chance to get wet looks like it will be on the morning of September 8th. The surf is a small 4ft from the southeast, and the wind is light and cross-offshore from the east. This is a clean window, but the energy is moderate (200). It's a gentle start, but it's the best we've seen in a while.

The standout of the whole period, though, is shaping up to be the morning of Sunday, September 13th. We've got a solid 4ft swell from the south, but the kicker is the period – a very long 13 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, packing a punch with strong energy (584). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the northwest, which should keep it clean. The only thing is, with that long period and a south swell, it might be a little too straight for a beach break, but at a pointbreak setup, it could be a ripper. This one is for the experienced crew though, as the energy is strong.

The morning of September 8th is the only real highlight for a clean, small wave. The week before that, from September 1st through the 7th, is a write-off. The wind is predominantly cross-on or onshore, with a few days of strong breezes and even a near-gale on the afternoon of the 6th. The swell is there, but it's blown out and choppy. The afternoon of the 5th sees a 6ft swell from the southwest, but it's messy with a short period of 6 seconds and a fresh cross-onshore wind. By the 6th, the swell jumps to 8ft but with a near-gale cross-onshore, it's a total mess.

After the 13th, things drop off again. The wind turns back onshore from the southwest through the 15th and 16th, with a fresh breeze and lumpy conditions. The swell is still around, but the quality is gone. The 16th is a washout with onshore wind and a weak, small swell.

So, to sum it up: the window is tight. The 8th of September is your best bet for a clean, small wave on a longboard or a fish. But if you're looking for some power and you're an expert, the morning of the 13th is the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the time, the wind is going to be a battle.

Rusty

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