Dosim Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’m not going to sugarcoat it—this stretch is looking pretty bleak for anyone wanting to get a proper wave. We’ve got a lot of tiny, weak, and messy conditions on the cards. The only real highlight is a brief pulse of energy around the 17th, and even that’s not going to set the world on fire. If you’re desperate, that’s your window, but don’t book the day off work for it. There’s a long gap of nothing before that, and things fade again after.

First up, we’ve got a serious dry spell. From now until the 17th, it’s a whole lot of nothing. We’re looking at swell heights struggling to get past 2ft, with periods mostly in the 6 to 8 second range. That’s short-period, weak stuff with no punch. The combined energy is pretty sad, with values mostly in the teens and twenties, occasionally pushing to the low 40s. It’s just not doing anything.

The mornings are often glassy and clean, which would be great if there was any swell to ride. The wind is mostly calm or light offshore, so the surface will look pretty. But you’ll be bobbing around on tiny, gutless lumps. Afternoons tend to pick up a cross-onshore breeze, making it even more of a mess. It’s a classic case of “all dressed up with nowhere to go.”

The first break I’m looking at is Dosim Beach. The water temperature is a notable 86°F, which is well above average for this time of year—over four degrees warmer than usual, so the water will feel nice and toasty. But that’s about all it has going for it. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, which is good if you’re just starting out, but be aware it’s inconsistent. Also, the crowds are always going to be an issue here, but with waves this small, maybe everyone else will stay home too.

Now, about that one day around the 17th. On Thursday the 17th of September, there’s a bit of a pulse. The morning shows a summary swell height of 4ft coming from the northwest, and the period is still short at 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 85, which is the strongest we’ve seen, but it’s still far from powerful. The wind is light and glassy in the morning, so it might be your only real chance to get a few crumbly, weak waves. It’s poor quality, but it’s at least surfable. This is the standout, but it’s a low bar. After that, it drops right back down again.

The rest of the second week is more of the same story. Small, weak swells, with periods dropping down to 4-5 seconds at times, and a lot of cross-onshore wind in the afternoons. There’s no sign of any proper groundswell on the horizon. We’re talking about 1ft to 2ft waves with very low energy. It’s board-shortening conditions.

Honestly, for a stretch like this, the beach-break setup looks like it might be more fun for the kite surfers than the paddle surfers. There’s just not enough power for a proper paddle session.

So, keep your expectations low. The glassy mornings will keep the surface pretty, but there’s no real swell behind it. That Thursday morning on the 17th of September is your best bet, and it’s still nothing to write home about. It’s one of those times where you’re better off checking the forecast again in a few days.

Rusty.

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