Capo Mannu Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Capo Mannu Point.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long quiet spell. The first few days of the forecast are a total write-off – flat, no surf, just wind ripples and glassy nothingness. You’ll be waiting from now until the morning of Thursday, 10 September before there’s anything worth paddling out for. That’s a solid gap of nearly three days of no surf.

When it finally kicks in on Thursday morning, it’s a proper start. A clean 6ft NW groundswell rolling in with an 8-second period, and the wind is offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. The water is running at 81°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – nearly three degrees above average, so you’ll be in boardies for sure. The combined energy is moderate (448), and it’s a reef break that loves a SW swell direction. This NW swell is a bit off its optimum, but it’s still good, clean surf. Thursday afternoon gets a bit bigger – 7ft NW – but the wind picks up to 16 mph, so it’s going to be a bit more challenging, less clean.

Friday morning, 11 September, is a standout. Glassy conditions with an offshore ESE breeze at only 3 mph, and a solid 5ft NW swell. That’s clean, lined-up reef waves with moderate energy (284) and no wind hassle. A real gem. The afternoon turns to junk with a cross-onshore wind, so make the most of the morning.

The weekend and start of the next week are a bit of a mixed bag – some small, weak swell with poor wind, and a lot of flat spells. Nothing to get excited about. The water is warm, but the waves are not.

Now, the real heavy hitters are in the second week. On Monday, 21 September, the ocean wakes up. Morning sees a 12ft NW swell, with a light offshore breeze, and the energy reading is a massive 1285. That’s strong, powerful stuff. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft, it’s a serious paddle. The afternoon goes even bigger, hitting 18ft NW with an 11-second period and a combined energy of 7676. That’s not just big; that’s a beast. The wind stays clean, but this is expert territory. The swell direction is a better match for the reef’s optimum (SW), so it should hold shape, but you need to know what you’re doing.

Tuesday, 22 September, continues the run with a 10ft WNW groundswell in the morning, light winds, and excellent conditions. The energy is still very strong (1699). The afternoon holds at 8ft NW with clean cross-off winds. This is the best stretch of the whole forecast, but it’s a long way out – so keep an eye on the charts, it’s promising but not locked in yet.

Stay safe out there, and don’t sleep on that Friday morning session.

Rusty.

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