Focene or Baraonda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks around Focene. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty quiet stretch overall, but there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

The Big Picture

Right now and for the foreseeable future, we’re looking at a long, flat spell. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t show up until the 10th of September, and even then it’s nothing to shout about. For the days leading up to that, from the 30th of August right through to the 9th of September, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’re talking ten days of tiny, weak swells with combined energy barely breaking triple digits (7 and below), often with onshore or cross-onshore breezes messing things up. It’s a classic summer lull.

The First Real Window – 10th & 11th September

Things finally wake up a little on Thursday the 10th of September. There’s a pulse of swell – 3ft from the WSW with a period of 6 seconds – and the combined energy jumps to 126 (moderate wave energy) during the morning. The wind is light, coming from the NNE, so it’s a clean, cross-offshore breeze. It’s a small wave, but for the first time in over a week, it’s surfable. The afternoon sees the wind turn cross-onshore from the SW, so get out early. The break is Focene (Baraonda), and it’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent when there’s swell. The 11th is similar – another 3ft to 3ft WSW swell in the morning with light ENE winds and clean conditions. The energy drops to 40, so it’s weaker, but still a little something for the log.

The Standout – Monday 14th September

Alright, here’s the one that’s got me a bit more interested. Monday the 14th of September is the pick of the forecast, though it’s over a week out so keep the salt on it. The morning brings a solid 6ft to 6ft pulse from the WSW. The period bumps up to 8 seconds, which gives it a bit more push, and the combined energy hits 348 (strong wave energy). The wind is a gentle offshore from the NE, so we’re looking at clean, lined-up waves at Focene. For a beginner break, a 6ft to 6ft swell is getting on the bigger side, so if you’re newer, maybe paddle out with a mate or stick to the inside. For everyone else, this is the day to circle on the calendar. The afternoon gets messy with onshore wind, so keep it a dawny mission.

A Note on the Water

One thing to mention – right now on the 30th of August, the water temp is sitting at a balmy 84°, which is a massive 7° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be in a spring suit or just boardies and a rashie for sure.

So to sum it up: hang your board up for the next week and a half, then circle Monday the 14th of September for the best chance of a proper session.

Rusty.

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