Chinamans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright gang, Rusty here with the rundown for your local stretch.

This ain't a simple one. We're looking at a first week that's got some serious muscle, but the wind is going to be your biggest obstacle. There's one day that looks absolutely primed, but you gotta know when to strike.

The main attraction is Chinamans, a proper reef that just loves a good south-west swell.

Things get going on Wednesday, September 2nd. The swell's starting to show at about 7ft from the south-west, but that 12 mph west wind is making it a rough and tumble affair. Not worth getting your board waxed for.

Thursday the 3rd sees the swell hammer down, hitting a solid 10ft from the south-west. But the wind is all over the place, cross-shore and gusty, making the surface bumpy and ugly. The energy is huge, but the quality is poor for a paddle session.

Now, mark your calendar for Friday, September 4th. This is the one. The swell is holding a strong 10ft from the south-west, but the wind has gone light out of the north-northwest, giving us a clean, groomed face. The energy is pumping and with a 16-second period, it's a serious groundswell. This is the standout session of the whole period. Expect clean, powerful lines on the reef.

Saturday the 5th keeps the swell up at 10ft, but the wind is back on it from the west-southwest, making the afternoon session a lumpy mess.

Sunday, September 6th, offers a nice calm after the storm. The swell drops to about 6ft in the afternoon, and the wind becomes nearly non-existent. The energy is low, but the surf will be glassy and clean. A great option if you want a mellow, clean ride.

Then the hammer drops. From Monday the 7th, the wind swings onshore from the south-east and doesn't let up. The swell explodes, peaking at over 13ft on Wednesday the 9th with an insane amount of energy. But with the wind howling straight on, it's a complete mess. For a solid week, from the 7th right through to the 15th of September, it's a big, stormy, onshore sludge. This is kite-surfing conditions, not a paddle surfer's dream.

The second week is a long, frustrating gap of poor conditions. Things finally calm down towards the very end.

Wednesday, September 16th is a dawn patrol special dawn patrol. A smooth 6ft south-west groundswell, and the wind is glassy. Not a ripple. The energy is moderate, but the quality will be pure. A great session for the experienced surfer.

And the very last day, Thursday, September 17th, looks promising. Another glassy morning with the swell up to 8ft from the south-west, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The energy is strong, and the conditions look perfect. It's a long way out, so call it a hopeful prospect, but it looks like a beauty.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 4th is your big, powerful winner, and the mornings of the 16th and 17th look like clean, classy sessions to finish the 16 days.

Rusty.

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