Drummonds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's cooking for our little patch. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a real gem hiding in there if you’re patient.

First up, the water's sitting at 68°, right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern for the next couple of weeks is messy. A lot of days are going to be plagued by cross-shore or cross-onshore winds, and the word on the street is "marginal." You'll see a solid Southwest groundswell running through most of the period, but the wind's just not playing ball. There are a few days early on where you'll see 7 ft-plus swell, but the wind is ruining it. It’ll be lumpy, choppy, and just not fun.

We’ve got a dry spell from Monday the 14th all the way through to the end of the week, with nothing I’d be happy to paddle out for. It's only worth getting excited about one morning in particular.

The standout session is Saturday, September 19th. Get up early. I’m talking about Drummonds. The forecast shows a glassy morning with an 8 ft Southwest swell rolling in. The period is a solid 15 seconds, so that’s proper groundswell – loads of energy (combined swell energy is a whopping 3011). That’s the kind of swell that will wrap in and offer some power. The wind is glassy, which for a reef setup like this is absolute perfection. It’s going to be clean as a whistle. Now, a heads up for the beginners: that 8 ft is getting up there, so this is for the experienced crew only. And keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent, so when it fires like this, you don't want to sleep in. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so there will likely be a few others with the same idea, but it’s worth the company for waves like that.

After that peak, it gets messy again. The cross-onshore winds come back in the afternoon, dropping the quality. The swell fades a bit into the next week, but early on Sunday the 20th you could still grab a 5 ft wave with a light wind, though it's a bit onshore.

Looking further out towards the end of the month, there’s another pulse of serious size on Saturday, September 26th. We’re talking 12 ft from the Southwest, with a period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is off the charts at 8388. But here’s the rub – that’s huge. Only for experts, and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s going to be a bumpy, challenging beast. It could be a heavy session for the brave.

So, bottom line: circle Saturday the 19th on your calendar. That glassy morning at Drummonds is the best bet in this whole run. Everything else is a fight with the wind.

Stay wet, stay keen.
Rusty.

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