Boucan Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Boucan Rights, the reef setup that needs a bit of swell and the right wind to really fire.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on offer, starting this Sunday, August 30. First thing in the morning, a decent 8ft SSW swell is pulsing in with a period of 14 seconds, packing some serious grunt – we’re talking 2048 (combined energy) of powerful, long-period groundswell. That’s expert territory for sure. Winds are light cross-off, so it’ll be clean but challenging. The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 77°F.

That Sunday afternoon, things get real dreamy. The swell drops to a still-chunky 7ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s the window for the crew who can handle it – clean, lined-up reef waves. Monday morning stays glassy with a smaller 4ft south swell. It's cleaner and more manageable, a good call if the big stuff was too much. The combined energy drops to 497 (moderate), but the quality is there.

There’s a bit of a lull mid-week. Tuesday and Wednesday are small and weak, with energy down to two-digit numbers (80-149). It’s surfable but ordinary. The tide and lack of push make it a pass for me unless you’re desperate for a paddle.

Things kick back to life on Friday afternoon, September 4. A long-period 18-second SSW swell rolls in at 4ft, combining for 969 (moderate-strong) of energy, and a clean cross-off wind sets it up well. That’s a promising session.

Saturday the 5th sees a bump up to 5ft from the SW, but the wind gets a bit tricky with a cross-shore setup. You’ll have to pick your bank. The energy is back over 1000 (moderate to strong), but it’s not as pristine.

Now, the real standout window is the following week. Monday, September 7, is a beauty. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SSW swell and 914 (moderate-strong) energy. The afternoon goes absolutely glassy with a 4ft SW swell, and the energy climbs to 1316 (very strong). That’s an excellent, clean, powerful reef session for experienced surfers.

The biggest pulse comes on Tuesday, September 8. A solid 12ft SSW swell with a 15-second period hits, with energy reading 5482 (very strong). That’s massive, expert-only, and the wind is light cross-on, so it will be raw and powerful. This is a day for the brave.

The quality continues through the end of the forecast. Thursday and Friday, September 10 and 11, are both excellent, with clean glassy mornings, 5ft to 7ft SSW swells, and very long periods (18-19 seconds). The energy stays over 2000. These are world-class conditions for those who can handle the reef.

Later in the second week, the size drops but the wind stays mostly clean, keeping the surf solid and consistent. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th offer clean but smaller surf, with winds occasionally picking up. The last few days, Monday the 14th, see a drop in size to under 3ft, but with steady offshore wind, meaning clean little ripples for the longboard.

Best on offer: Sunday afternoon, August 30 (glassy, 7ft SSW groundswell) and Monday afternoon, September 7 (glassy, 4ft SW, strong energy) – these are the cleanest, most powerful, and most user-friendly for the experienced surfer. For the big-wave crew, Tuesday morning, September 8 is the standout for raw, heavy, expert-only power.

Rusty.

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