Boiler Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Boiler Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things will kick off with a little window of clean, rideable waves. The standout is gonna be the early session on Sunday, September 6th. We’re looking at a tiny but clean 2ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the south at 6 mph. The water here is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°F, which is 3°F colder than average, so you’ll want a spring suit. The combined energy is moderate (360). This is a proper reef break, so that long period will wrap nicely, but it’s strictly for the advanced crew. Crowds are possible out there.

The party continues into Monday morning, September 7th. The swell holds steady at 2ft from the SW, period still a solid 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NW. That’s about as clean as it gets (271). It’ll be a magic morning if you can get out there.

After that, the wind turns onshore and we hit a rough patch. From Monday afternoon all the way through Friday, September 11th, it’s pretty much a write-off. Strong onshore winds, choppy conditions, and messy surf. The energy jumps around but the quality is just not there for paddling. This stretch is better for a day off or a different hobby.

Then we get a real highlight. Saturday morning, September 12th, brings a nice pulse. We’ve got a 5ft NW swell with a period of 9 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (625) and the report says very good surf conditions. This is the best window of the whole forecast. The swell is solid but not too big, and with clean conditions, this reef should be pumping. The size is still manageable for strong intermediates, but it’s a reef, so respect the bottom.

The rest of the second week turns ugly again. From Sunday the 13th all the way through the end of the forecast on September 21st, the wind is mostly onshore and strong, often 9 to 16 mph from the NNW or N. The swell gets bigger, hitting 6ft by the 16th and 18th, with combined energy over 700, but it’s all onshore wind and poor conditions. The period drops to 8 seconds or less, so it’s just wind slop. This setup is a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddler’s. For the surf crew, it’s a long, frustrating stretch with very little to get excited about.

So to wrap it up: your best bets are the clean, glassy mornings of Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th, and the standout clean session on Saturday morning, September 12th. The rest is mostly a write-off. Don’t hold your breath for the second week.

Rusty out.

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