Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Constantine Bay.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner for the first stretch. The water temp is around 19°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only surprise. We’ve got a long run of days from the 25th through the 27th with tiny surf—swell heights of 0.6ft to 0.8ft—and the wind is mostly cross-off or onshore from the south-east. The wave energy is weak (combined energy is just 88), so it’s a flat spell. Not worth getting wet.

The 28th and 29th bring a bit more size, with the swell hitting 3ft and then 7ft, but the wind is onshore and strong. On the 29th, we’re looking at a 35 km/h cross-onshore, making it lumpy and messy. The combined energy climbs to 325 and then 619, but it’s all wind-chop. This beach-and-reef setup is looking more like a kite-surfing day than a surf day.

The 30th of August is the best of the near-term. The swell is 5ft from the west with a 10-second period, and the wind goes cross-shore from the south at 25 km/h. The combined energy is 476, which is moderate, but the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions” due to a cross-chop. It’s rideable, but not clean.

The 2nd of September gives us a cleaner window. The wind is onshore from the west at 20 km/h, and the swell is 5ft with a 9-second period. The combined energy is 361, which is moderate. For a surf-starved local, you could get a few, but the wind is on the face.

The first real standout is the 7th of September. That Monday morning, we’ve got a strong 8ft swell from the west-southwest, combined energy of 939, but the wind is strong cross-shore from the south-southwest at 40 km/h, making for a messy cross-chop. That’s only for experts. The afternoon sees it go to 11ft with a 45 km/h cross-onshore, combined energy over 2000. That’s a big, angry ocean—not for beginners.

The best bet on the whole forecast is the 9th of September. The Wednesday morning gives us a 8ft swell from the west, with a 10-second period, and a cross-onshore wind from the west-southwest at 30 km/h. The combined energy is a very strong 1070. This is a proper groundswell, and Constantine Bay is a very consistent spot, exposed to the west, which is the optimum direction. The swell is big, the period is good, and you’ll get some clean lines despite the wind. The afternoon turns onshore, so the morning is the window. Be aware that crowds are possible here when it’s good.

So, to sum it up: a lot of junk to get through for the first week and a half, but the 9th of September is the one to aim for. It’s a powerful day, but only for experienced surfers. The 2nd of September is a fallback if you’re desperate.

Rusty.

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