Cyrils and Big Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. The only break that’s doing anything in this whole 16-day window is Cyrils and Big Left, a reef setup that needs a decent south swell to get going. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Things kick off on Saturday the 5th of September, and honestly, it’s a rough start. You’ve got a solid 8ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period, so there’s plenty of energy in the water (2533 combined energy), but that 25 mph offshore wind is a proper strong breeze. It’s clean, sure, but it’s going to be a nightmare to paddle into. Not my idea of a good time. The afternoon is much the same, just a bit smaller.

Sunday the 6th is still messy. The swell sticks around 8ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, and it’s not clean. By Monday the 7th, the swell drops right off, and the wind is junk. Tuesday the 8th shows a bit of promise with a clean morning session, but the swell is only 4ft, and that 18-second period is so long it might just close out the beach, though this is a reef, so it should handle it. The energy is moderate (1828).

Then the real size shows up. From Wednesday the 9th, we’re looking at 12ft to 13ft SW groundswell, with combined energy readings hitting 7606 and 11409 - that’s some serious grunt. But the wind is onshore and lumpy, making it a write-off for paddle surfing. This setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Thursday the 10th is a bit better, down to 12ft with a manageable cross-shore, and the energy is still huge (8781 in the morning, 10076 in the afternoon), but it’s still cross-chop.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday the 12th of September. The swell drops to a clean 7ft in the morning, easing to 6ft in the afternoon, still a solid SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The wind goes light offshore, glassy, clean - it’s going to be perfect. The combined energy (2363 and 1750) is moderate to strong, but it’s the conditions that make it. This is the one for experienced surfers. The crowds are sometimes an issue, so keep that in mind.

Sunday the 13th is still good, with 5ft surf and a fresh offshore breeze, but it’s not as clean as Saturday. The energy drops to around 1100, so it’s a bit weaker. Monday the 14th is tiny, and then Tuesday the 15th throws another massive 13ft to 16ft swell at us, but the wind is onshore and junk by the afternoon. That’s kite-surf territory again.

The second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are messy or small. The next clear standout is Sunday the 20th of September. Morning sees 6ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore wind - clean, solid, and the energy is back up to 1905. The afternoon gets even better, with 7ft and an 18-second period, 2850 combined energy, and a clean offshore breeze. That’s another session to circle on the calendar, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Overall, Saturday the 12th is the clear winner. Get on it.

Rusty

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