Downtowns Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, with some real gems hidden in the mix. The water is sitting at a warm 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra rubber just yet.

First up, the standout action kicks off Tuesday the 8th of September. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SSW with a long, juicy 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell, meaning plenty of energy and good shape, especially for a reef setup like this. The combined energy is a hefty 3392 (moderate to strong), so you’ll feel the push. The winds are a light SSE breeze in the afternoon, making it clean and offering up excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is your pick of the early window.

Things stay pumping through Wednesday the 9th, but the wind gets a little more cross, making it a touch messier. The swell bumps up to 8 ft from the SSW, but with the cross-shore, it’s a day for the confident crew. For the average punter, this is getting into the too-big zone.

The real magic starts to show up again on Friday the 11th of September. By the afternoon, the wind swings ESE and goes offshore, cleaning up a 6 ft SW swell with a 16-second period. That light offshore breeze will make for some beautiful, lined-up waves. The energy is still strong at 1919.

Then, hold onto your boards, because Tuesday the 15th of September is looking glassy. First light, the wind is practically non-existent, and the swell is 6 ft from the SW with a 15-second period. The combined energy is 1528, and the report says it’s glassy. That’s as good as it gets. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze.

Later in the window, Saturday the 19th of September also serves up a glassy afternoon, with a 5 ft SW swell. It’s smaller, but perfect for a cruise.

The real heavy hitter might be Wednesday the 23rd of September. The morning sees an 8 ft SSW swell with a 19-second period and a massive combined energy of 4567. That’s serious power. The wind is light, but cross-onshore, so it’s one for the experts only. The afternoon drops to 7 ft with a 16-second period and 3890 energy, which is still very strong.

The best of the best: Tuesday the 8th of September afternoon is a beauty. But the undeniable standout is Tuesday the 15th of September morning. That glassy, clean 6 ft SW swell with a 15-second period is the dream ticket. Friday the 11th of September afternoon is another top contender with that offshore wind.

So, get your board waxed. The next two weeks have some serious potential, especially for the experienced surfer. Just remember, those bigger days (over 8 ft) are for the hardcore only. And this is a reef break, so watch your fins.

Rusty.

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