Capo Mannu Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve gotta be honest – it’s gonna be a lean run. The first week and a half is basically a write-off. We’re lookin’ at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and pretty much unsurfable conditions. From Tuesday morning right through to Wednesday the 9th of September, it’s all flat or near-flat, with only the odd 2ft ripple of short-period windswell. That combined energy barely cracks 2 digits most days, so don’t bother paddling out unless you just want a tan.

Now, hold tight for Thursday the 10th of September. That’s where things finally get interesting. We get a pulse of NW swell pushin’ through – 5ft in the morning, ramping up to 8ft by the afternoon. That’s solid, solid stuff. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period groundswell, but the combined energy jumps right up to 257 and then 878, so there’s plenty of grunt behind it. The wind is cross-shore to cross-off, which will keep the face reasonably clean, but with that size, this is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay well clear – over 5ft is already pushin’ it, and 8ft is expert-only territory.

The standout spot for that swell is definitely Capo Mannu Point (Sardinia). It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, and it loves a solid SW swell – and this NW swell is close enough to the optimum direction that it’ll wrap in nicely. Water temp is sittin’ at a balmy 82°F, which is about 5°F warmer than normal – that’s very unusual for early September, so you’ll be in boardshorts and a springy at most. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, but with conditions that clean and that much swell, it’ll be worth sharing a few waves for a proper session.

Friday the 11th of September drops back a bit – 5ft in the morning, cross-shore wind, but the energy is down to 187 and the period is short. Still surfable, but nothin’ special. Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th keep that sort of size, but the wind gets twisty and the quality fades. By Monday the 14th, we’re back to 4ft and a bit cleaner, but honestly, Thursday the 10th is the one to circle on the calendar. That afternoon window with 8ft and cross-off wind is the best we’re gonna get – a proper, powerful, clean day at the Point.

After that, it fades again. By Tuesday the 15th, we’re back to flat and wind, and the rest of the run looks like a bust. So make the most of that Thursday.

Signing off,
Rusty

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