Fish Boma Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s cooking. The only break in the game is Fish Boma, a reef that’s fairly consistent and open to the south. The water’s about 61°F, which is a touch cooler than normal for September – about a degree and a half off, so you’ll want a spring suit.

The first few days are a bit of a bust. Friday the 4th has a 8ft swell from the SE, but a strong cross-shore wind has it all messed up. The energy is moderate (1769), but it’s ugly. Saturday morning, the 5th, cleans up with a 5ft SSW swell and a cross-offshore breeze – clean lines, with an 11-second period. The energy drops to 704, so it’s not heavy, but it’s fun. Afternoon gets chopped again, so get in early.

Sunday the 6th is where it gets real. Morning has a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 19-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, and the energy is 5008. The wind is clean, but with that long period, sets will be spaced out. It’s a reef, so it should hold. The afternoon hits 10ft with a 17-second period and 5961 energy – big, clean, and powerful. Experts only.

Monday morning the 7th is the standout of the first week. Glassy, 7ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds, and 2940 energy. The surface is like a mirror. This is a beautiful session for experienced surfers. Crowds are “sometimes,” so you might have a few out, but it’s worth it.

Tuesday the 8th is mellow – 5ft from the E, but glassy in the morning, so you’ll get some fun waves. The energy is lower at 891. Then we hit a dry spell from Wednesday the 9th through Friday the 11th – small, onshore slop, under 3ft. A gap of about three days.

Saturday the 12th gets good again. The afternoon is the pick: 8ft SSW at 15 seconds, 3803 energy, and a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is excellent for the experienced crew.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off – strong onshore winds, lumpy. Another two-day gap.

Tuesday the 15th delivers a solid morning: 8ft SSW at 13 seconds, 2819 energy, clean cross-offshore. Wednesday the 16th offers a different direction – 7ft from the ESE at 9 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The period is short, so it’s weaker, but the energy is still moderate (1234).

Now, the real standout is Thursday the 17th. The morning is glassy, with an 8ft WSW swell at 14 seconds and a massive 5221 energy. This is exceptional, world-class potential for experts. The surface is a sheet of glass. The afternoon gets messy, but that morning is gold.

Friday the 18th follows with a huge 13ft S swell in the morning, 13-second period, 8261 energy – very strong, but onshore wind. The afternoon is glassy again with an 12ft S swell at 13 seconds and 6889 energy. Another exceptional session for the hardcore. Saturday the 19th is a total washout with onshore wind and rain.

The real standouts are Monday the 7th morning, Saturday the 12th afternoon, and especially Thursday the 17th morning and Friday the 18th afternoon. If you’re experienced, those are the sessions.

Rusty.

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