Damp Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Damp.

Alright folks, I’m gonna be straight with you: the next week and a half is about as flat as a week-old beer. We’ve got a solid 8-day stretch of nothing but zeros in the energy department, with the combined swell energy sitting at a measly 0 for most of it. That means no swell, no waves, no action. The wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, but without any swell, it’s just a pretty picture. The water temp is sitting at 63°F which is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, 17th September, with a tiny pulse of 1ft swell from the ESE, with a period of only 3 seconds. That’s windswell, and it’s weak. The combined energy is just 2 – that’s barely a ripple. The wind is light and cross-offshore though, so if you’re desperate and have a longboard, you might find a knee-high crumbler. But calling it surf is generous.

We then go flat again until Sunday, 20th September, when the same story repeats: 0.7ft to 1ft of short-period windswell. The energy is still just 1. The wind is light to moderate and cross-off on the 20th, but it’s just not enough to get excited about.

The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is the final few days, from Wednesday, 23rd September, into Thursday, 24th September. The swell starts to build a little, with 2ft on the Wednesday morning from the East, rising to 3ft from the ESE by Wednesday afternoon. The period stretches to a grand old 4 seconds, and the combined energy bumps up to 22 – still weak, but it’s the most we’ve seen in two weeks. The problem is the wind. It’s onshore from the East, so it’s going to be bumpy and messy. Thursday morning offers a bit more size at 2ft from the East with a period of 5 seconds, and the onshore wind eases to a gentle breeze, so it could be a bit less choppy.

If you’ve got to paddle out, Thursday the 24th morning is your best bet at Damp. It’s not great, but it’s the only window with a pulse. The swell is tiny, short-period, and onshore, so don’t expect any quality. It’s a beginner-friendly sandbar with an inconsistent break, so when that tiny pulse comes through, expect a few close-out walls. The crowd situation is "often" here, which means you’ll have company even on a small day.

Honestly, for the next week and a half, you’re better off checking the kiting forecast. This setup looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle.

Rusty.

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