Bossiney Haven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let me break down what we’re looking at for the next couple of weeks. Bossiney Haven is the only game in town, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a long stretch of challenging conditions before any real glimmer of hope arrives.

The current water temp at Bossiney Haven is a balmy 66°F, which is a whopping 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real treat to feel on your skin, but the surf quality is a different story.

For the first week, we’re in a holding pattern. From Sunday the 30th of August all the way through Saturday the 6th of September, the guidance is telling me it’s just poor. The swell is mostly from the west, with a lot of strong winds. We see a pulse of energy on the 4th of September with a 10ft swell from the WNW and a combined energy of 1162, but it’s being hammered by fresh cross-shore winds, making it lumpy and messy. That’s a big swell for a sheltered spot, so it’s a pass from me. The waves are just too wind-affected for a good paddle.

Then we hit a real low point. From the 5th of September, the swell drops off a cliff. We’re talking tiny 1ft to 3ft waves with pathetic energy readings down in the double digits. A few mornings have clean conditions, but the swell is just too small to do anything with. A 2ft wave on Sunday the 6th with a 6-second period and energy of 43 might as well be a lake.

Finally, there’s a flicker of life on Monday the 7th of September. The morning shows a 4ft west swell with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 456. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SW, giving us cross-off conditions. Now, that’s a long period groundswell, which is great for the shape and energy, but at a beach break like Bossiney Haven, it can break a bit straight. Still, it’s the only session that scores a “good surf conditions” comment. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5ft with an 11-second period, but it’s only got a marginal rating, so the morning is the clear standout.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From the 8th of September onward, the swell is tiny and mostly onshore, with nothing worth wetting a wetsuit for. The combined energy readings drop to 97 and below, so it’s a paddling pool out there.

So, the only real window here is the morning of Monday the 7th of September. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got. The water is warm, the swell has some grunt, and the wind is clean. If you’re desperate for a session, that’s your moment.

Stay salty.

Rusty.

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