E-Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what E-Bay has on offer for the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, so let's get into it.

The water temp is sittin' around 85°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

The next few days, starting from Saturday the 12th, are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. The swell's there, but the conditions are just messy. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the descriptors are all 'marginal' or 'poor.' Some light morning ripples on the 12th with a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short 20 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 861. Not worth paddling out for. This poor run of onshore junk looks set to stretch right through until at least the end of the week.

You'll be wanting to wait for the 22nd of September, mate. That's the standout window in this forecast. The Tuesday morning is looking choice – glassy conditions with a lovely 3ft swell from the S. The period jumps to 20 seconds, which is some proper long-period groundswell, and the energy is strong at 1492. This is the kind of clean session you wait for. Just keep in mind that long period swell like this can break a bit straight at some beach breaks, but at E-Bay, a reef setup, it should form up nicely. There is a chance of a storm, but if it stays glassy, it'll be magic. It's an advanced-level break, so be ready for it. Also, the crowds can get in there sometimes, so get there early.

Following that, Wednesday the 23rd is still looking tidy. The morning is glassy again with swell from the S at 5ft and a 16-second period, strong energy at 964. The afternoon is forecast to be glassy with a 4ft S swell, though the energy drops a bit. Both sessions are looking real good for experienced surfers.

Into the last week, things get a bit more uncertain. The 25th of September has a building swell from the S, hitting 6ft by the afternoon with a 19-second period and massive energy at 3330. That's a lot of water moving, but the wind is a cross-shore, so it'll be a bit wonky. The 26th has a similar story, with solid 7ft S swell but onshore winds. For the experienced lads, the size and power are there, but the wind is going to mess with the shape.

For the rest of the period, it's a lot of onshore wind and 'marginal' or 'poor' labels. Not much to write home about after the 23rd, but that Tuesday the 22nd is the real gem to aim for.

Rusty.

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