Cap Frehel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into what's on the cards for our local stretch. I've got to be honest with you, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one to swallow. We've got a real dry spell to work through before anything even looks remotely interesting.

Right now, it’s all about waiting. The first few days are looking pretty grim. There’s some tiny, weak swell on the table but the winds are just all wrong, chewing up the surface and making it a battle rather than a pleasure. The water temperature is sitting at a very unusual 68°, which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be warm if you decide to paddle out, but the surf just isn’t there.

We’re looking at a solid gap from now until the morning of Sunday, September 20th, before anything gets even close to being worth a look. That’s a long stretch of poor conditions and low energy.

Sunday, September 20th is where we finally see a glimmer of hope. The wind is set to go glassy on the Sunday morning, which is a huge plus for clean conditions. The swell is a tiny 0.7 ft from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is weak (88). It’s not going to be a classic, just surfable waves with very ordinary conditions. The combined energy is weak (88), so don't expect much push. It’s more of a paddle and a trim than a proper session.

Monday, September 21st is the one to circle. The morning looks like the standout window across the entire forecast. We’ll have a clean, light offshore breeze from the East and a 2 ft swell from the WNW. The period is a solid 13 seconds, giving it that groundswell feel, and the energy is moderate (109). For a spot like Cap Frehel, this light offshore wind and longer period will make it your best bet. The surfable waves are still ordinary, but it's the cleanest and most promising window we have.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. Tuesday the 22nd morning has glassy conditions but the swell drops off to 1 ft, so there’s nothing to ride. From there, it’s a long run of tiny, weak swell with onshore winds or messy conditions right through to the end of the month. The only other slight glimmer is the morning of Saturday, September 26th, with a light offshore wind again, but the swell is only 1 ft from the WNW with a 10-second period and weak energy (46). It's a morning for a longboard if you're desperate.

Overall, this is a real testing period. We have one decent window on Monday the 21st with clean conditions, and that's the pick of the bunch. The rest of the time, you’re better off checking the wind forecasts for a kite session if you're into that sort of thing, because the swell for paddling just isn't here. Forecasts can always change, so keep an eye out, but right now, patience is the name of the game.

Rusty.

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