Dumps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got on offer.

Honestly, it's a slow start. We're looking at a pretty bleak run for the first few days, with onshore winds and junk. But hang in there, because there's a proper window of clean waves opening up, and a couple of sessions that look like absolute diamonds in the rough.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday, September 16th. The wind swings offshore and the surf cleans right up. The swell is a bit mixed up, with moderate energy (2528) and a 13-second period pushing through. The break we're looking at is Dumps, a sandbar that's inconsistent, so don't expect it to be pumping all day. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, and with 7ft from the WSW, it's got some push. This is a window for the more experienced crew.

The real standout, the one you've gotta circle on your calendar, is Saturday, September 19th. The morning is where it's at. We've got a 5ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period and only 1096 of combined energy. Nothing too crazy, but listen to this: it's glassy. Offshore wind from the SE at 6 mph. Clean as a whistle. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a steamer might still be the call. The crowds at Dumps are a possibility, but with it being inconsistent, the crowd factor might not be as heavy. If you're out there on Saturday morning, you're in for a treat.

The next day, Sunday, September 20th, is still good, with clean 6ft SW swell, but the wind picks up a touch, making it a little less perfect than the day before. Still a solid option.

Then, looking into the following week, Monday, September 21st, is another beauty. Light winds and a clean 6ft swell from the WSW. That's another morning session that's got "very good" written all over it. The energy is a touch higher at 1240, and with a 14-second period, the sets will have some proper push.

The week after that gets interesting, but it's for the big dogs only. By Sunday, September 27th, we're looking at a massive 12ft SSW swell. The combined energy is a whopping 3962. The wind and tide are perfect, but the swell is simply too big for Dumps. This is expert-only territory. It stays big through Monday the 28th, with 12ft waves and even more energy (4570).

Finally, on Tuesday, September 29th, the swell drops back to a manageable 6ft from the SW, and the wind goes glassy. That late-season glass-off is a rare gift.

So, to boil it down: suffer through the first few days of junk. Your best bets are the clean windows from Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st. And if you're a charger, keep an eye on the end of the month, but only if you're ready for a proper beating.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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