Duppys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Duppys. Gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one.

We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, small conditions. The whole first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. From Thursday the 3rd through to about Monday the 14th, we’re talking tiny, weak swells. For most of that period, the combined energy is in the single digits or low double digits (119, 136, 10, 2, 1, 17, 33, 82, 97, 101, 97, 46, 37, 47, 28, 33, 24, 20, 19, 20, 40), which is basically nothing. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, which is a tease, but there’s just no swell to work with. It’s going to be a frustrating wait.

The first real sign of life comes on Tuesday the 15th of September. Swell bumps up to 4ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 157. That’s moderate energy, but the wind is a fresh offshore from the SE, which will keep the surface clean. It’s still not a standout, but it’s the first time we’ve had something to paddle for. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is about average for this time of year, so the stinger suit is optional.

Then, on Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th, we get a bit of a pulse again. Wednesday morning has a 4ft swell from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds and good offshore wind from the E. The energy is moderate at 197. Not perfect, but it’s the most energy we’ve seen in the whole run. For a reef break like Duppys, the long-period stuff (over 11 seconds) can make it tricky, but here we’re in the 8-9 second range, so it should be more user-friendly.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are the only windows. Don’t expect anything epic. The rest of the 16 days is a flat, blowy mess. This is one of those times where the forecast can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, I’d be planning a fishing trip.

Rusty, signing off.

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