Elliott Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Elliott Heads. I'll be straight with you – this forecast is a bit of a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of challenging conditions, but there's a glimmer of hope if you're patient.

The main issue is the wind. For the first week and a half, we're stuck with a persistent cross-onshore flow from the southeast and east-southeast, blowing at 12 to 19 mph. That's going to chop up any swell that tries to show up. The wave energy is low, bouncing between 31 and 52, which is weak. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year, so nothing wild there, just your standard winter/spring transition.

The first real chance of anything surfable arrives on Thursday, September 4th. The morning looks promising with a light 6 mph northwest wind going cross-offshore, cleaning things right up. We've got a 2ft swell from the north-northeast with a period of 9 seconds, giving the waves a bit of push. The energy is moderate at 57. It's not going to be pumping, but that clean, glassy surface will make it rideable for the beginners who this reef break is suited for. Just be aware it's an inconsistent spot, so don't expect a wave every minute.

After that, we're back into a dry spell. The wind swings around but the swell drops into the 1ft to 2ft range with very weak energy. We get some clean windows with cross-offshore breezes on the 5th, 6th, and 7th of September, but the swell is too small to get excited about.

There's a tiny uptick on Tuesday, September 8th. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the north-northeast with a 6-second period, and a light 9 mph southwest wind keeping it clean. The energy is 65, which is still on the low side of moderate. You'll probably find a few grovelly waves, but it's "surfable but very ordinary" according to the books.

Then it's back to the onshore wind curse from the 9th of September onwards, with the wind picking up to 19-25 mph and the swell staying small and messy. For a beach-and-reef setup like this, with that much wind and poor surf quality, it honestly looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session during that final week.

So, to sum it up: the standout is the morning of Thursday, September 4th, for the cleanest conditions, and the morning of Tuesday, September 8th, for the most size. Everything else is a write-off. Get out there if you're keen for a paddle, but keep your expectations in check.

Rusty.

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