Bribie Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is a bit of a tough one for the Bribie Island area. Look, I’ve scanned the charts and the long-range outlook, and I’ve got to be straight with you—there’s pretty much a flat spell stretching out for the next sixteen days. The forecast shows a solid run of poor surf conditions, with only a few sessions that are even worth a mention.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent spring suit if you’re getting in.

The first real glimmer of hope—and I’m using that word loosely—comes on Saturday the 12th of September. The morning session at Bribie Island is looking like the only standout in the whole window. We’ve got a 4ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the ENE. That’s glassy, clean conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate at 375, so there’s a bit of push behind it. This is a beach break, and with the swell just over 4ft, it’s doable for most intermediates, but the inconsistent nature of this spot means you’ll need to be patient and pick your sets. The offshore wind will keep the surface clean, which is a major positive. That same afternoon, the swell drops to 3ft from the ESE, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the NE, so it’s still surfable but ordinary.

Other than that, you’re looking at days of small, weak, or wind-affected waves. The period between the 1st and the 11th of September is a long, flat run with no real recommendations. The energy readings are mostly in the double digits, which is weak, and the scores across the board reflect poor surf. The swell directions are often from the east, but the wind is either cross-off, cross-on, or just too strong, making it messy. On the 8th of September, we get a strong offshore wind from the NNE at 25 mph, but the swell is only 1.0ft, so it’s more of a kite surfing session than a paddle surfing one.

Looking further out, the 10th of September sees a bit of a bump in energy from the SE, with a combined energy of 213, but it’s accompanied by a strong cross-shore wind from the SSE at 25 mph, so it’s choppy and messy. Not one for the log.

So, to wrap it up: if you’ve got a free morning on Saturday the 12th, get on it. It’s the only time the stars align for a clean, rideable wave. The rest of the period is a bust. This kind of run is pretty normal for the area, so don’t lose hope—forecasts can change, and the consistency might pick up.

Rusty.

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