Coffs Harbour-North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Looks like the Coffs Harbour-North Wall (Coffs Harbour) is the only spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and to be honest, it's a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a window of decent, clean swell coming through mid-week, but the long-range forecast is pretty grim. The water temp is sitting right on the average for this time of year at 68°, so nothing to worry about on that front.

The action starts on Thursday, September 10th. We're looking at a solid pulse of 8ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, which is a fair bit of juice. The combined wave energy is pumping at 1100, so it's got some serious grunt behind it. The wind is a cross-offshore S breeze at 19 mph, keeping the face clean. This is a proper point break, so it'll handle that size and direction well. It's a big day though, north of the 8ft mark, so this is one for the experienced crew only. The crowd factor is "often" here, so expect a few locals out for this one. Thursday afternoon holds similar energy at 8ft, still clean with that cross-off wind.

Friday, September 11th, drops back a touch to 5ft S swell in the morning, with a clean cross-off wind. The energy is still moderate at 566. It's a bit smaller, but the quality is still there for a good session. The afternoon pushes back up to 6ft from the SE, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it's a bit lumpier.

Saturday, September 12th, is probably the pick of the bunch for the average surfer. The swell drops to 3ft SSE in the morning, but the wind is a clean cross-off S breeze, giving us those clean, lined-up waves. The energy is 266, so it's not a powerhouse, but it's a fun, manageable size. The afternoon sees a 4ft SE swell, with a light cross-off breeze. It's a good, cruisy day.

After Saturday, things start to fade. Sunday, September 13th, is small and crummy with cross-on wind. Then we hit a massive gap. From Monday, September 14th, right through to Tuesday, September 22nd, the forecast is pretty much flat or poor. We're looking at tiny waves, dodgy winds, and very low energy numbers, often dropping below 100. It's a real blank run.

There's a tiny glimmer on Wednesday, September 23rd. The swell is only 2ft, but the wind is glassy from the ENE. It's clean, but it's tiny. The energy is a weak 114. Good for a longboard and a paddle, but not a serious surf. Then it's back to poor conditions for the rest of the window.

If you're looking for the standout, it's got to be Thursday, September 10th, for the bigger, powerful swell, but know your limits. For a clean, fun session without the intimidation, Saturday, September 12th, is your best bet. The rest of the window is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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