Cap Frehel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's brewing for the Cap Frehel region. It's been a bit of a flat and messy spell, and honestly, the outlook is a tough one for the next few weeks.

First up, we've got a real slow start. The water temperature is sitting at a balmy 68°F, which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit. But for the waves? It’s looking grim. The first decent opportunity doesn't show up until Sunday the 6th of September and even then, it's only a small 2ft swell out of the WNW with weak energy (73). The wind is light and offshore from the SSE that morning, making it clean, but the rating is a bare minimum. You might get a few for a log, but it's very ordinary.

That little window closes fast. We then hit another dry spell right through Monday the 7th. The energy is minimal (49), and the swell is tiny at 2ft. There is a chance for a glassy morning on Monday the 7th with light S wind, but again, it's just not enough to get excited about.

The first real standout doesn’t appear until Tuesday the 8th of September. We finally get some proper juice. The morning brings a 4ft groundswell from the WNW, with a period of 12 seconds and strong energy (543). The wind is light and cross from the SW. For a reef break like Cap Frehel exposed to the west, this is a solid combination. The longer period means the waves will have more shape and punch, though the sets will be a touch more spread out. That's the best bet for a session in this entire window. Be aware it is a "always" crowded spot, so you'll have company for these waves.

The good news doesn't last. Wednesday the 9th gets absolutely hammered by strong onshore winds up to 22 mph from the W, making that 6ft swell a total washing machine. That’s a write-off. Then we get another flat and windy break until...

Saturday the 12th of September has a real glimmer of hope. The morning is set to be glassy with a light E wind, giving us a very clean 5ft swell from the NW with moderate energy (416). This is a beautiful window for a reef break. The period is a solid 10 seconds, so it won't be too wobbly. This session is right up there with Tuesday the 8th as one of the few true gems.

For the experts out there, keep an eye on Sunday the 13th of September. The morning looks like a beast for Cap Frehel. We're talking a 7ft swell from the WNW with very strong energy (945). The wind is offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That's a heavy, powerful combo. For the experienced surfer, this will be unmissable. For anyone else, that wave size is too much and you’ll want to sit it out.

The second week is a mixed bag of wind and small to moderate pulses. The real takeaway is that the first week is a dud, so plan around Tuesday the 8th, Saturday the 12th, and the expert window on the 13th. Keep your expectations measured, but don't write the whole month off.

Rusty.

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