Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s cookin’ at Fish Boma. This is a reef break, exposed to the south, so it grabs a whole lot of ocean energy. The water’s running at 60°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the booties if you’re heading out.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a lull. The first real opportunity is going to be Sunday afternoon, the 13th of September. We’ve got a solid 12ft of swell coming from the ESE, but it’s short-period stuff at 9 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the east at 12 mph, which will keep things clean, but that period is short, so expect a bit of a bumpy, less powerful wave. The energy is strong (3026), but it’s not the best quality. This one is really for the experienced crew only, as the size is over 8ft.

The real standout window starts to build on Monday the 28th of September. Monday morning is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got a big 12ft groundswell from the southwest with a 13-second period. That’s a long period, meaning proper, powerful lines. And the wind? It’s glassy. Zero wind from the southwest, which is offshore here. It doesn’t get any cleaner. The energy is pumping at a massive 4524, and the forecast is calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is big, heavy reef surf, not for the faint-hearted. After lunch, the wind swings onshore from the west, so get your session in early.

Before that big Monday, there are a few other days worth watching. On the 22nd of September, Tuesday afternoon, we see a nice 7ft swell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period. That is a proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it’ll be a little lined up. The energy is very strong (3112). It’s a promising setup, but it’s still over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Also on the 26th of September, Saturday afternoon, another big pulse arrives: 10ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. Again, very long period and the wind is a clean cross-off from the east at 12 mph. Energy is huge at 3932. That’s another expert-only session, but it could be epic if the winds hold.

The rest of the forecast is a mixed bag of smaller swells or bumpy conditions. There’s a few mornings with clean cross-off winds, like the 13th and 24th, but the swell sizes are moderate. It’s not a complete write-off, but the real magic is locked into that final Monday.

In short: this week is for the brave. Wait for that last Monday morning, the 28th, for the glassy, big-wave perfection. The 22nd and 26th afternoons are also strong runners, but less certain this far out.

Stay safe out there.
Rusty.

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