Campus Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Campus Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, things are pretty flat and weak. The first few days of the forecast are a real struggle, with tiny little 1.0 ft to 2 ft swells and mostly cross-shore winds making for pretty ordinary conditions. You’ll see a few mornings with clean-looking water, but the wave energy is barely there, and the overall vibe is a bit frustrating for anyone paddling out on a proper surfboard. Expect a long gap from now until the weekend before anything really gets your heart pumping.

The first real standout looks to be Sunday morning, 13th September. We’ve got a jump in swell height to 4 ft coming from the WNW, with a short period of 9 seconds. Now, the period isn’t super long, but the combined swell energy hits a solid 548, which is the strongest we’ll see all week, and with those light offshore winds from the WSW, the face of the wave should be clean and lined up nicely for a point break like Campus Point. It won’t be giant, but the shape should be fun, with consistent sets rolling through.

Then, things back right off again. The middle of the week is a real lull, with scattered tiny swells and very little energy. Honestly, for a few days there, it looks more like a flat spell than a surf window. The period stays short, the winds fickle, and you’ll be fighting for scraps.

Into the second week, another little pulse pops up. Friday morning, 18th September sees a 2 ft SW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is 285. With a light offshore breeze from the WNW, it’ll be glassy and clean. The surf will be small, but it’s quality energy. Bear in mind, that long period on a beach break can be tricky, but here at the point, it should wrap in nicely.

The second standout true recommendation falls on Sunday morning, 20th September – another 2 ft SW swell, 18 seconds, with the combined energy jumping up to 456. Light WSW winds, clean conditions. It’s not a big day by any stretch, but for consistency and purity, this is the best you’re going to get in this outlook.

Later, on Friday afternoon, 25th September, the last good opportunity of the window arrives: a 2 ft SSW groundswell with a period of 20 seconds and 343 total energy. Clean again, light winds, and nice shape.

The water temperature is running about 70°F, which is 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s really unusual. The water feels thick and bath-like. It’s a treat if you’re without a wetsuit, but the swell just can’t keep up with the warmth.

Campus Point can get crowded, so on those few promising days, expect the locals and a few friendly faces to be out. But if you time the tides and the wind right, there will be a clean little wave to be had.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the sky.

-Rusty

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