Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Fort Cronkite Rodeo Beach (sandbar).

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a waiting game. The first real surf we’ve got on the cards is for Monday morning, September 14th. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 65°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus if you’re paddling out in boardshorts.

That Monday morning window is our first standout. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions with a 5ft swell coming from the WNW. The period is a solid 9 seconds, giving it some push, and the combined energy is a moderate 420. The wind is glass, which means the surface will be smooth. This is the best we’re going to see for a while.

After that, things go downhill fast. The afternoon turns choppy with onshore winds, and from Monday afternoon all the way through to the end of the week, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor conditions with onshore and cross-onshore winds, smaller swell, and messy surf. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

The next true highlight doesn’t come around until Tuesday morning, September 22nd. Again, glassy conditions with a light wind, and a 4ft swell from the WNW. The period is 9 seconds, and the energy is moderate at 566. It’s clean, it’s fun, and it’s a solid morning session.

Then Wednesday morning, September 23rd is another cracker. Once more, glassy conditions, 4ft from the WNW, this time with an 11-second period, which gives the waves a bit more shape and energy. Combined energy is 579. This is a longer-period groundswell, so it’ll have longer lulls between sets, making it easier to get out back. It’s a point-and-reef-friendly kind of wave, but at a sandbar, it should still be fun and clean.

Looking further out, Sunday morning, September 27th sees a bigger pulse of swell – 8ft from the NW, but with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is strong at 1419, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and less powerful. The wind is onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. This one’s for the experts only, if anyone’s keen on a messy, powerful day.

Tuesday morning, September 29th is our final standout. Glassy conditions, 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and strong energy at 731. Clean, punchy, and fun. A great way to end the forecast period.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a bust after Monday morning. The second week has two clear morning standouts – the 22nd and 23rd – and a final good one on the 29th. The 27th is big and messy, only for the brave. Keep an eye on those glassy mornings, they’re your best bet.

Rusty.

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