Curl Curl Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, things are looking a bit grim for a stretch. We’ve got a solid run of poor conditions kicking off on Sunday the 30th. The swell is a tiny 3ft from the south, but the wind is onshore and the water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is about 1°F below normal for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a bit cooler than average. It’s a real struggle to get a clean wave, and the combined energy is weak (245). That theme continues into Monday and Tuesday, with a mix of small, weak swell and messy wind.

Things start to perk up a little towards the end of the week. Thursday the 3rd is still very ordinary, but by Friday morning the 4th, we get a glimmer of hope. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the south, with a period of 10 seconds, giving us some moderate energy (280). The wind is offshore from the WNW, and it’s clean. This is a solid, beginner-friendly option for a morning session. But don’t get too excited – the arvo blows out with a strong cross-onshore wind.

The next real standout is a bit of a wait. On Sunday the 6th, the swell jumps to 6ft from the south, with a combined energy of 722, which is a strong pulse. However, the wind is cross-on, so it’s a marginal call. This one is for the more experienced crew, as it’s pushing into the "too big for beginners" zone.

But the true highlight of the outlook is a long-range promise. On Friday the 11th of September, there’s a monster forecast. We’re looking at a 10ft south swell, and the combined energy is a massive 1616 – that’s very strong. The wind is glassy from the NNE, zero wind. This is a serious groundswell with a period of 10 seconds, but for a beach break like this, a 10ft swell is really only for the experts. The conditions are perfect, but it’s a serious step up.

The next morning, Saturday the 12th, is still good. The swell drops to a more manageable 4ft from the south, with a clean offshore wind from the NW. A much better option for the average surfer after the big day. Then, Sunday the 13th hits the sweet spot again with a 3ft south swell, glassy conditions, and a clean ocean. It’s consistent, clean, and the crowds are often there, so you’ll have company.

To sum it up: The first week is a washout. The best bet is the Friday 11th for the big, expert-only swell, or the Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th for cleaner, more user-friendly waves.

Rusty.

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