Crouching Lion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this period is a bit of a write-off. We've got a solid ENE swell rolling in, but the wind is just howling from the same direction, making a mess of things. We're looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with the wind sitting cross-onshore or cross-shore and lumpy. The combined energy is moderate to strong (561 to 1711), which would normally have me excited, but the wind is just wrecking the quality. It's a tough start, and we won't see anything worth paddling out for until the next week.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning looks like a gem. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the south, cleaning things up nicely. The swell settles to 5 ft from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds – that's a proper groundswell, giving the waves some shape and punch. The combined energy is still moderate (664), but with that offshore wind, Crouching Lion is going to be worth a look. It's a point break, so it should handle that long-period swell well. Keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent and can get crowded, so if you're keen, get there early. That morning session is the standout of the whole outlook.

The afternoon of the 8th is still okay, but the wind goes cross-offshore, so it won't be as pristine.

Then we hit another dry patch. The wind turns back onshore and the swell energy drops, making for poor conditions through the rest of the week and into the weekend.

But hold on, because on Monday, September 14th, we get another chance. The morning is glassy – absolutely dead calm with a 8 ft ENE swell. That's a proper size, so it's getting into the territory where it's for experienced surfers only, but on a point break with glassy conditions? That's a rare treat. The combined energy is moderate (731), and while the period is a short 8 seconds, the clean conditions will make it rideable. This is your second standout session.

The rest of the second week looks less promising. The swell stays around, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping the surf average at best. The morning of Tuesday the 15th and Friday the 18th have marginal conditions, but nothing that'll get your heart racing compared to that Monday morning.

So, to wrap it up: the best surf on offer is the morning of Tuesday, September 8th with clean offshore winds, and the glassy morning of Monday, September 14th. The rest of the period is a mixed bag of onshore chop and poor conditions. It's a tough stretch, but those two windows are worth setting your alarm for.

Rusty.

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