Dreamland Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up over the next couple of weeks.

The first thing you’ll notice is that there’s plenty of swell in the water, but it’s not all clean. We’ve got a solid run of SSW groundswell pushing in, and the energy is going to be strong to very strong through the whole stretch. The first real standouts come mid-week, but let’s walk through it day by day.

Starting Monday, September 7th, we’ve got some solid swell running at Dreamland (beach and reef). The water temp is sitting at 80°F with a small anomaly of 0.2°F, so it’s about average for this time of year. The swell is coming from the SSW at 7 ft with a period of 14 seconds, producing moderate to strong wave energy (2003). The wind is cross-off from the SE at 12 mph, so the surf is clean but the conditions are a bit marginal – tide might be a factor. This carries through into Tuesday (September 8th) with similar size and direction, but the period bumps up to 18 seconds on Tuesday afternoon, which is a long-period groundswell. That much period at a beach-and-reef setup can sometimes make the waves wall up, but Dreamland is fairly exposed to the swell, so it should still offer some punch. The energy is getting serious (3342) by Tuesday afternoon.

Wednesday, September 9th, is where things start to look better. We’ve got a 8 ft SSW swell in the morning (16-second period, energy 3182) and the wind drops to a gentle breeze at 9 mph, still cross-off. By Wednesday afternoon, the rating bumps up: 8 ft, 16 seconds, clean with clear skies, and the energy is strong (2615). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is over 8 ft, so this is expert territory. Beginners, stay on the beach.

Thursday, September 10th morning sees a similar picture: 7 ft, 15 seconds, cross-off breeze, clean. Another good session for the experienced crew. But the real standout of the first week is Friday morning, September 11th. The wind swings to offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, and the swell is 7 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. The energy is still strong (2022), and the conditions are described as “moderate offshore and clean.” This is the best window in the first week – clean, solid, and with that offshore wind you’ll be getting some real nice walls.

The rest of the week through to Sunday, September 13th stays surfable but the wind stays cross-off, with size around 5 ft to 7 ft. The energy remains strong, but the quality is more marginal. The swell direction is a mix of SW and SSW, and the period stays long (14-18 seconds), so there’s plenty of push.

Now, there’s a bit of a gap in the standout quality from Monday, September 14th through to Thursday, September 17th. The swell drops a little, sitting around 5 ft to 6 ft, still with long periods, but the wind is cross-off and the overall surf quality is described as marginal. The energy is still moderate to strong (in the 1000s), but it’s not as clean. Not a total write-off, but not a standout.

We get back into it on Saturday, September 19th, when the swell picks up again. Saturday morning sees 7 ft from the SW at 17 seconds, with a moderate breeze from the ESE. The energy is strong (2573). Saturday afternoon bumps up to 8 ft, 17 seconds, with a gentle breeze – that’s a solid session for the experienced crew. This carries into Sunday, September 20th, with 7 ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, similar conditions.

The last real standout in the 16-day window is Monday, September 21st. The morning has offshore wind from the ESE at 9 mph, with a 6 ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and gentle offshore conditions. The energy is moderate (1371), but the quality is excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a clean, friendly morning wave.

Then on Tuesday, September 22nd, we see the swell drop to 3 ft but the period bumps to 21 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is still moderate (1387), and the morning is clean with a gentle breeze. That’s a weird one: small but super long period. At a beach-and-reef setup, it might break a bit straight, but if you catch it right, it’ll be a fun, low-key session.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday, September 11th morning for the offshore wind and solid swell, and Wednesday, September 9th afternoon for the size and clean conditions. The second week is a bit more hit and miss, but the 19th-21st stretch has some promise, especially Monday the 21st morning.

Stay safe out there, and remember – if it’s over 8 ft, that’s the big boys’ playground.

Rusty.

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