Condos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, but I’ve gotta be honest with you—right now, there's nothing on the table that’s worth paddling out for. The first surf recommendation doesn’t pop up until Friday, September 19th, and even then, it’s a bit of a tease.

Overall Pattern

For the first couple of weeks, we’re looking at a real flat spell. Tiny, weak swells from the SSE and SE, mostly under 3 ft, with periods barely hitting 6 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, which chops everything up. The combined energy stays low, barely cracking 50 most days. It’s a tough stretch—nothing to get excited about.

Then, heading into the second week, things start to build a little. By Thursday, September 18th, the swell picks up to around 4 ft from the SE, but the wind is still messy, 15 to 19 mph cross-onshore. That’s more of a kite-surfing vibe than a paddle session. The energy climbs into the 80s and 90s, but it’s still not clean.

The Standout Opportunity

The one bright spot—and I mean the *only* one—shows up on Saturday, September 19th. That morning, Condos gets a clean look. The swell is 4 ft from the SE, period sits at 6 seconds, so it’s a short-period wind swell, not a groundswell, but here’s the thing: the wind swings around to a light NNW cross-offshore at 12 mph. That’s going to clean up the surface real nice. The combined energy jumps to 136, which is a solid moderate pulse for this break. The wave comment says “clean,” and I’m telling you, that’s the session to aim for.

Condos is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and the water temp is 85°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year—nothing crazy, but it’s a bit toastier than usual. The break faces SE, and the swell is coming from that direction, so it’s working well. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company. But on a Saturday morning with clean conditions and a bump in size? Worth it.

The Rest of the Window

Everything before that Saturday is a write-off. From September 4th all the way to September 18th, the surf is consistently poor. Tiny waves, onshore wind, choppy conditions. The combined energy rarely breaks 50, and when it does, it’s still weak. Don’t bother.

After Saturday the 19th, the afternoon gets onshore again from the east, dropping the quality. The swell holds around 4 ft, energy stays in the 100s, but the clean window is gone.

So, bottom line: if you’re jonesing for a wave, circle Saturday, September 19th on the calendar. Early morning, Condos, with that offshore breeze. That’s your shot. The rest of the forecast is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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