Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming. Got to be honest with you – it’s a quiet run. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle, with only one small window that’s even slightly worth a paddle.

Starting from Friday the 11th through Tuesday the 15th, it's pretty much flat and blown out. We’re talking tiny knee-high slop at best, with NNW and NW winds messing up the surface. The water is a warm 86° (much warmer than normal for this time of year – about 5° above average), but you won't need more than boardshorts just to sit there and watch.

The only real chance for a surf is on Wednesday morning, the 16th of September. That’s the one spot in the whole 16-day run where things get slightly interesting. The swell bumps up to about 3ft from the WNW, with a bit more energy behind it – moderate wave energy (93). The period is 7 seconds, so it's a short-period wind swell. The big win is the wind: it's glassy, clean as a whistle. For that brief morning, Dolphinarium might offer a few little fun waves. It's a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, so if you're learning or just want to get wet without a fight, that’s your window. Expect it to be a little busy though – crowds are possible.

After that Wednesday morning window, it goes downhill. The rest of that day and all the way to Saturday the 26th is a story of tiny slop under 3ft, onshore winds, and very ordinary conditions. A few mornings look glassy, but the swell just isn't there to do anything with. It's a long, flat stretch.

Honestly, for expert surfers, there’s nothing here. The setup is more suited for a beginner on a foamie on that Wednesday morning, or maybe for kiting if the wind picks up. For everyone else, this is a blank run. But don't sweat it – this area tends to get these quiet spells, and forecasts can always change.

Stay patient.

Rusty.

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