Camel Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ at Camel Rock.

Right off the bat, it’s a pretty quiet start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with messy, cross-onshore winds and small, short-period lumps. Thursday the 4th has a 6ft NW swell but it’s comin’ in with light onshore breeze and only marginal conditions, so not one to get excited about. The combined energy is moderate at 948. Water temp is 57.4°, pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best of the action is a bit of a wait, but it’s worth hangin’ on for. Come Wednesday the 9th, late in the afternoon, we get a moment of magic. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a tiny 1.3ft but it’s a long-period groundswell from the SW at 19 seconds. That kind of period brings real energy and shape, even if it’s small. Combined energy is 289. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so this is the standout session for the crew just gettin’ into it.

The next true highlight is Thursday the 10th in the morning. Clean offshore breezes from the NNE, a 2ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, and combined energy of 383. That’s clean, lined-up, and the best on offer for the whole outlook. If you can sneak out then, do it.

There’s a bit of a gap after that, with a few more marginal days. Then Friday the 11th afternoon goes glassy again with the same 2.3ft, 16-second SW groundswell – another good call for the patient surfer.

Towards the end of the run, Saturday the 14th of September is a full week away. That morning sees a 4.6ft NW swell with 11-second period and combined energy of 678 – moderate to strong energy for the area. Winds are cross-onshore though, so it’s a bit bumpy, but the size is there for the more experienced.

The very last day, Friday the 18th of September, starts to show a bit of size again. 5.2ft and 5.6ft NW swell, 8-11 second period, combined energy hitting 715 and 852. The winds are light cross-onshore and cross-shore, so it’s marginal but the raw energy is strong. Not a standout, but worth keepin’ an eye on if the wind shifts.

Camel Rock is a consistent spot, so even though there are long gaps of poor surf, it tends not to stay flat for long. The crowds are “sometimes” an issue, so when it’s glassy, expect a few locals out.

The bottom line: the best of the bunch is Thursday the 10th morning with clean, lined-up, 2ft SW groundswell. The glassy Wednesday the 9th afternoon is a close second. Go get some.

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