Boucan Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Boucan Rights. This is a reef break that’s exposed to the south-west swell, so it takes a bit of direction to get it working properly. The water’s sitting at 77°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be reaching for the shorty or maybe even a spring suit.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start on Wednesday the 12th with a 4ft swell from the south-west, a 14-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy’s moderate (658) and the water’s warm, but the conditions are just clean rather than perfect. It’s a bit of a warm-up.

Thursday the 13th morning goes glassy with a 4ft south-west swell, 13-second period, and a light offshore – that’s a nice clean window. The energy’s dropped a bit (363) but it’s still surfable. Afternoon picks up a little with a cross breeze, so morning’s the go.

Now, Friday the 14th is where things start to get interesting. Morning glassy, 6ft from the south-south-west, 13-second period, and the energy’s jumped right up to 1175. This is a solid session for experienced surfers, and the glassy conditions are a dream. The wind stays light all day.

Saturday the 15th is the real standout – the one to point your board at. Morning glassy, 6ft south-south-west swell, but look at that period: 20 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, and the energy is pumping at 3698. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. The afternoon goes even bigger: 7ft, 18-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the south. The energy hits 5264. This is exceptional for expert surfers. If you’re experienced, don’t miss this.

Sunday the 16th sees a bit of a drop-off. The morning has an 8ft swell but it’s onshore, and the energy’s still strong (3230) but the wind’s messy. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off breeze and 7ft, so it’s still good, just not as tidy as Saturday.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are smaller but still fun. Monday has glassy, clean conditions with 4ft south-west swell and a 16-second period – that’s a nice, mellow groundswell. Tuesday morning has a 4ft south swell with glassy winds, but the period’s dropped to 12 seconds, so it’s a bit less punchy.

The middle of the week, Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, sees the swell drop to around 3ft and 2ft, with glassy conditions but lower energy. It’s still surfable, but you’ll be hunting for the sets.

Friday the 21st picks up a little with a 3ft south-west swell and a 14-second period, but the wind is moderate on the afternoon, so morning’s the better option.

Then, hold onto your board for Saturday the 22nd. The morning has a 10ft south-south-west swell with a 15-second period and a clean offshore wind. The energy is up at 3492. That’s expert territory, but it’s going to be a ripper if you’ve got the skills. The afternoon is a bit confused with onshore breeze, so morning’s the call.

Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th keep the party going with 8ft and 7ft south-south-west swells, glassy winds, and long periods – plenty of energy and clean conditions. The 25th has a 10ft south-south-west swell in the afternoon with glassy winds, and the energy hits 4499. That’s another standout day.

And finally, Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th bring the biggest swell of the whole run. Wednesday morning has an 12ft south-south-west swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is massive at 5550. This is exceptional for expert surfers only. The rest of the week stays solid with 8ft to 8ft swells and clean conditions, so there’s plenty of surf right through to the end of the forecast.

Overall, the standout is Saturday the 15th and 22nd, and definitely Wednesday the 26th. The reef will handle the long period beautifully, and the glassy or offshore winds will keep it clean. Just remember, when it’s over 8ft, you need to know what you’re doing.

Rusty.

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