Surf Forecasts:
Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 602 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach. This is a tricky one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a struggle. We’re looking at a very consistent sandbar break that’s sheltered from the swell, and the predominant wind is from the southwest, which is cross-on or onshore for the majority of the period. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.
The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September are completely blown out with poor surf conditions. The swell is tiny and the wind is just ruining it. Friday morning the 4th is the first real glimmer of hope. We’ll see a glassy morning with a 3ft SW groundswell (18 seconds period). The combined energy is moderate at 747, and that glassy wind will make it look clean. It’s tiny, though, and the afternoon gets messy again. Saturday the 5th, Sunday the 6th, and Monday morning the 7th are all marginal. Monday morning the 7th stands out with a glassy 3ft S swell, but it’s still small.
The next real standout, and the best of the bunch, lands on Monday the 14th of September. We’ve got a 5ft WNW swell, with a period of 9 seconds, coming in with a combined energy of 463. But the real magic is the wind: glassy, calm, and clean. This is the one to aim for. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for the groms, but for the experienced crew, this is a proper session. Just be aware that the morning is the window; the afternoon will be ruined by the cross-on wind.
There is also a notable moment on the morning of Sunday the 13th of September. It’s glassy, but the swell is a 3ft WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, giving it a combined energy of 290. The energy is a bit weak and the short period means it won’t have much push. The 14th is the better bet.
The long-range forecast into the second week sees a bit more size. On Tuesday the 15th of September, we have a 5ft WNW swell with a period of 11 seconds, giving a solid combined energy of 720. The wind is onshore, so it’s likely to be a messy one. The rest of the period is a mix of small, choppy, and generally poor conditions. There’s a glassy morning on the 17th, but it’s only 3ft. It’s not a great run, but the 14th is a true standout if you can get on it.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 111 | 96 | 94 | 173 | 179 | 271 | 379 | 370 | 465 | 602 | 430 | 419 | 393 | 405 | 394 | 389 | 264 | 431 | 425 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:49AM1.40m | 3:14PM1.96m | 5:20AM1.32m | 4:05PM1.96m | 7:01AM1.32m | 5:09PM1.95m | 8:24AM1.40m | 6:23PM1.96m | 9:20AM1.50m | 7:37PM1.99m | 10:04AM1.58m | 8:43PM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:09PM0.21m | 8:43AM0.74m | 10:12PM0.16m | 9:33AM0.91m | 11:26PM0.12m | 10:46AM1.04m | 00:45AM0.05m | 12:20PM1.07m | 1:56AM-0.04m | 1:43PM1.00m | 2:55AM-0.11m | 2:49PM0.87m | 3:45AM-0.15m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 83 | 58 | 85 | 79 | 173 | 271 | 285 | 275 | 222 | 602 | 430 | 419 | 393 | 405 | 394 | 389 | 88 | 431 | 425 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 10 | WNW 8 | S 14 | SW 20 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 42 | 36 | 78 | 173 | 109 | 95 | 379 | 370 | 465 | 245 | 145 | 96 | 108 | 92 | 9 | 67 | 264 | 15 | 91 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | W 14 | SW 10 | SW 14 | W 12 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 111 | 96 | 94 | 104 | 179 | 112 | 33 | 102 | 68 | 79 | 90 | 47 | 43 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 151 | 12 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 88 | — | — | 88 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 113 | 6 | 59 | 41 | 16 | 0 | 377 | 16 | 6 | 41 | 16 | 41 | 109 | 68 | 0 | 16 | 16 |
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