Constantine Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and let’s talk about what’s happening at Constantine Bay over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up, Constantine Bay is a classic beach and reef setup that’s very consistent, exposed to the west, and loves swell from that direction. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s notable, it’s a proper warm blanket out there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. Wednesday through to Saturday of this week is just messy. We’ve got wind coming from the wrong directions, mainly cross-onshore, and the swell is combining for moderate energy (380 down to 220), but the quality is just poor. The waves are small and choppy, not worth paddling out for.

The first real blink of hope comes on Sunday the 13th morning. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the west at 10 seconds, and for the first time we see onshore wind. The combined energy jumps to 450 (moderate energy), but the wave comment still says poor conditions. It’s a flicker, not a flame.

Then we hit a big gap. From Monday the 14th through to the 20th, it’s mostly poor conditions with cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy sets. The swell hangs around 3ft to 7ft, but the wind just won’t play ball. The 16th of September brings a big, gnarly spike: 10ft swell from the west-northwest at 8 seconds, with 1476 combined energy (strong to very strong), but a strong cross-shore breeze makes it a kitesurfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s. Too messy for us.

The real standout, and the one worth marking on your calendar, is Monday the 21st of September. The morning sees a 4ft west swell at 10 seconds with clean conditions and a light cross-off breeze from the northeast. The combined energy is 410 (moderate), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That afternoon is even better: 3ft swell, 249 energy, and a near-glassy cross-off. That’s the cleanest window in the whole 16-day run. The swell is manageable for intermediates, and the quality will be there.

The following Thursday the 24th morning also looks promising – 3ft west swell, 290 energy, clean cross-off wind from the southeast. Again, a good window for a clean session.

Overall, the first week is a washout. The second week has one or two real gems, but you’ve got to be patient. The Monday the 21st is the best of the bunch – clean, consistent, and not too big. The 24th is a solid backup.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

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