ED's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty.

Let’s be real. The next two weeks here at ED's are looking pretty bleak. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy surf with nothing really happening. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper, stuck in the low hundreds, which tells you there’s zero power in the water. It’s a tough watch.

We finally get a real window of hope on Sunday, September 6th. The afternoon session is the standout. The wind goes totally flat, turning glassy, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SSE. That’s a long-period groundswell at 13 seconds, so it’ll have some real shape. The wave energy hits 421 (moderate), and the conditions are set to be perfect. This is the one to save the date for. It’s a point break and it’s inconsistent, but when it lines up, it’s fantastic. The optimum swell direction is SSE, so it’s right in the slot. Expect it to be worth the paddle, and don’t be surprised if you’ve got company, as crowds are sometimes an issue.

The next morning, Monday, September 7th, is another good call. Glassy again with 0 mph wind, and the swell holds at 3ft from the S, period 13 seconds. The energy is similar at 440. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so a normal spring suit is fine.

After that, it fades out fast. The swell drops, the wind gets cross-on, and we’re back to small, weak, and ordinary. The energy drops into the double digits by the second week. There’s a clean window on the 9th with a very long 19-second period swell, but it’s only 1ft to 2ft, so it’s more of a longboard or even a paddleboard session than a proper surf. The second week is a total washout, with tiny swell and poor energy. It’s a classic dry spell for this area, and it tends not to stay this bad for long, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty, signing off.

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