Cabrillo Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what's on the table. I'm gonna be straight with ya – the next couple of weeks are a bit of a write-off for decent waves around here. The whole run is pretty lacklustre, so don't be expecting any hero sessions.

The water's sitting at a very unusual 71°F right now, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber, but that's where the good news ends.

The only spot on the radar is Cabrillo Point. It's a sheltered point break, advanced only, and it's notoriously inconsistent. The swell direction from the SW is what it wants, but the waves are tiny – 3ft at best with a long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 341, but the forecast keeps calling it poor surf conditions. The wind is light and onshore, which won't do it any favours.

We've got a real blank run here. From the 10th of September right through until the morning of the 21st of September, there is nothing worth paddling out for – a solid 11-day gap of absolute dud conditions. The swell stays under 3ft the whole time, mostly with onshore or cross-onshore breezes, making it choppy and unappealing.

Now, on the morning of Monday the 21st of September, we see a slight flicker. The swell bumps up to a consistent 3ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy jumps to 401 (strong). The wind is light and onshore. The report calls it "marginal," and with a score of 1 out of 10, it's a long shot. It could be a sneaky one if the tide lines up, but I wouldn't bank on it. It's the best of a bad bunch.

After that, it's back to cruella with more small, cross-shore wind slop for the rest of the week. Don't bother checking the charts; this stretch is a blank run that's pretty normal for this area when it's this inconsistent. Forecasts can change, but right now, it's a kook's paradise on land.

Rusty.

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