Campus Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Campus Point.

Right off the bat, we've got some action kicking off on Tuesday, September 8th. It's not going to be huge, but it’s looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. We're looking at a 3ft swell coming out of the south, with a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 309, and the wind is light, so the surface should be nice and clean. Tuesday afternoon holds up with a similar 3ft swell from the south-southwest, and a longer 13-second period. The rip bowl should be working. This is a pretty good start to the run.

Wednesday the 9th drops off significantly – we’re down to knee-high 1ft to 2ft stuff with a very long 19-second period from the southwest. While that period sounds nice, it's just not enough water to get excited about. The combined energy is weak, around 191. It’s surfable but very ordinary.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are a mixed bag. The swell stays small, around 2ft to 2ft, but the period remains long (15-17 seconds). The winds are mostly light and cross to cross-off, so conditions are decent, but the lack of size keeps the scores low. It’s that "surfable but flat" vibe.

Now, hold on, because Saturday the 12th afternoon is where things change. We see a jump to a 5ft swell, but it’s a short-period 6-second blast from the west-northwest. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 313. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean, but that period is so short it’ll be a bit crumbly and won't have much push. Sunday the 13th morning looks better for the shape, with a 4ft swell from the west-northwest at 9 seconds and very clean conditions. That’s the best looking window for the first week if you want something with a bit of push.

Monday the 14th is a real standout, though. The morning has a 4ft west-northwest swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a much stronger 510. That’s moderate to strong energy. The wind is light and cross-off. This is the pick of the first week. The afternoon is also solid, with 5ft at 8 seconds and energy at 375. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The second week gets a bit quieter, but the tail end looks promising. From Tuesday the 15th through Friday the 18th, we’re back to small, weak swells, mostly under 3ft, with light winds. It’s a bit of a lull. But look at Monday the 21st. The afternoon shows a spike: a 8ft west-northwest swell. That’s a big push, but with a short 7-second period, it’s going to be a bumpy, close-outy mess. The combined energy is 767, which is strong, but that short period at a point break like Campus Point will make it a bit of a washing machine. That’s strictly for the experienced guys; beginners will want to sit that one out. It’s promising but less certain that far out.

So, if you’re looking for the best bet, get on it Monday the 14th. That morning session with the 4ft groundswell from the WNW and light offshore wind is the cleanest, most powerful option we've got. For the second week, keep an eye on the 21st, but be ready for a feisty, full-on wave.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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