Crossroads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about the next stretch of surf. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first week and a bit is going to be a test of patience. We’ve got waves, sure, but they’re small, a bit weak, and the wind is all over the shop. It’s not going to be one of those weeks where you’re scrambling for your board.

We’re looking at Crossroads (that’s our spot), and for the first part of this run, it’s mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. Friday and Saturday are basically write-offs with poor conditions and tiny, weak swells around 1.5ft to 2ft. The energy is really low, too – we’re talking values in the 30s and 40s, which is just a sign there’s nothing pushing through.

The first little glimmer of hope comes Sunday morning, September 13th. The wind goes glassy, and while the swell is still small at 1.5ft, the clean conditions will make it feel better than the number suggests. It’s still pretty ordinary, but you might get a few fun ones if you’re desperate. We see the same thing Monday morning, glassy again, but still small. These are just little teasers, keeping us honest.

Then the wind turns onshore again for the rest of that week. It’s not doing us any favors. The swell starts to lift a bit – Wednesday the 16th sees 5ft, but with a strong onshore wind and a short, weak period of 6-7 seconds, it’s going to be messy. Energy climbs into the 180s and 200s, so there's some push, but it's just not surfable in any meaningful way. This combo is more of a kite-surfing situation, to be honest, than a paddle-surfing one.

The stretch from Thursday the 17th to Monday the 21st is a real nothing-burger. The swell stays small and the wind stays poor. There’s a moment on Friday morning the 18th with glassy conditions and 3ft swell, but it’s still just weak and ordinary. It doesn’t get the heart rate up.

Now, here is where things start to get interesting. We have a serious gap in quality, but then the ocean starts to wake up. The real action looks to kick off around Tuesday, September 22nd. We’re looking at a bigger pulse of swell coming from the NE. Tuesday morning sees 7ft of swell, and the energy levels are suddenly pumping – up in the 450s. That’s a solid jump. The issue is the period is still short at 7 seconds, which means it’s not going to be the cleanest, most powerful groundswell, but there’s a lot more water moving.

This is where it gets serious. Wednesday the 23rd is shaping up as the standout of this whole run. The swell is 7.2ft, again from the NE, and the energy is up in the 550s – that’s very strong wave energy. The wind is a cross-shore from the north, and while not perfect, it’s a whole lot better than what we’ve had. The period is still short, so it’s not going to be a glassy point-break perfection, but for Crossroads, this is the most significant swell of the forecast. This is a legitimately powerful day, and at 7.2ft, it’s definitely for the more experienced crew. Not a day for beginners, for sure.

Thursday the 24th still has some good size, around 5.2ft, but the wind comes more onshore and the energy backs off a bit. It’s still way more interesting than the start of the week, but it’s a step down from Wednesday.

The final days, the 25th and 26th, see the swell stick around at 5.5ft and then drop to 4.5ft, but the onshore wind returns and it looks like it’ll turn to slop. The energy drops too. It just sort of fizzles out.

So, to sum it up: this is a two-week grind with one genuine day to point the board at. That’s Wednesday, September 23rd, when the swell jumps and the wind gives us a chance. It’s a long-range call, so don’t book the time off just yet, but it’s the one with the most promise. The rest of the time, keep the board in the car and check the cam.

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