E-Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for E-Bay.

We’re looking at a bit of a rough start. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off, with poor surf conditions and a lot of stormy weather on the cards. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the periods are mixed, but the real issue is that the wave quality is just not there. The water is a warm 85°, which is about average for the time of year here, so that’s no excuse.

The real action starts to pick up from September 12th. The first true standout is Saturday morning the 12th. We’ve got a glassy, clean morning with the wind going nearly dead calm. The swell is a modest 3ft from the SSW, but it’s got a solid 14-second period, which gives it some real punch. The combined energy is moderate at 475, and while it’s not huge, that glassy surface will make it feel like a different ocean. It’s a reef break, and it’s fairly consistent, but you might have some company as it gets ‘sometimes’ crowded. For a morning session, that’s the pick of the early days.

Then, hold onto your board, because Saturday afternoon the 12th kicks it up a notch. The swell drops slightly to 3ft, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’ll wrap in nicely at this reef. The combined energy is a solid 865, which is moderate-to-strong, and the wind is glassy again. It’s going to be clean, lined-up, and punchy. This is your best bet for the whole forecast, but it’s an advanced spot, so keep that in mind.

Moving into the next week, Sunday the 13th keeps the good run going. Glassy conditions again, with a 3ft SSW swell and an 18-second period. The energy is still strong at 826. This is another very good day, with the same caveat about crowds.

Monday the 14th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, cranking out a combined energy of 937. That’s one of the best energy readings of the whole window, and it’ll be clean. But the afternoon turns cross-onshore, so get in early.

There’s a gap of a few days after that with marginal conditions, but another bright spot shows up on Thursday the 17th. The afternoon brings glassy conditions with a 3ft swell from the S, a 17-second period, and a combined energy of 785. That’s a solid, clean late session.

The final standout is Friday morning the 18th. Glassy again, with a 4ft S swell and a 14-second period. The energy is 812, so it’s got plenty of push. The wind is offshore from the NE, which is perfect for this spot. That’s a great way to close out the fortnight.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud, but from the 12th through the 18th, we’ve got a run of glassy mornings and some very long-period groundswell. The best of the best is the afternoon of the 12th. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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