Focene or Baraonda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, I’m lookin’ at a long, flat spell. The first few days are a total write-off – you’re lookin’ at a whole lot of nothin’ from now until at least Thursday the 10th. There’s a gap of about 4 days with no real surf to speak of. Just a few tiny, short-period leftovers that are barely worth paddling out for.

The one spot that’s even on the radar is Focene. It’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent beach break that’s exposed to the SW. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothin’ wild there.

The best you’re gonna get, and I’m stretchin’ here, is on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th of September. Thursday morning you’ll see a tiny 2 ft swell from the SSW, with a weak energy reading (10). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, so it’ll look alright. By Thursday afternoon, the swell bumps up a touch to 3 ft from the S, still with that clean cross-off breeze, but it’s a short period swell (5 seconds) and the energy is still only moderate (27). It’s not gonna be a standout by any means, but it’s the best of a bad lot.

Friday the 11th holds similar 3 ft S swell, but the wind goes cross-shore and the energy climbs a bit to 47–49. Still, it’s short period and the surf quality is just poor. It’s tiny, weak, and the swell direction is S, while the spot really wants a SW to light up proper. For a beginner, it’s a paddle, but nobody’s gonna be hootin’ and hollerin’.

After that, it’s back to flatness and tiny bumps for the rest of the run. The second week is a total blank – a few days of 0.3 ft or nothin’ at all. The crowds at Focene can be a problem when it’s good, but when it’s this small, it’ll be empty.

So, my call: there’s no standout surf. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Thursday the 10th morning is your best bet, but keep the expectations real low. The water is clean, but the waves just aren’t there.

Rusty.

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