Fortunes Rocks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Fortunes Rocks Beach over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this stretch of sand is going to be quiet for a long spell, so don’t rush to load the board just yet.

Overall Pattern

We’ve got a real flat spell on our hands. From today, the 13th of September, right through to Friday the 25th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. That’s nearly two weeks of tiny, weak, or messy surf. A few little bumps show up here and there, but the quality is poor – cross-onshore breezes, short-period windswell, and barely any energy. You’d be better off doing something else.

The First Signs of Life

Finally, on Friday afternoon the 25th, we see a glimmer. An offshore breeze from the NNW at 16 mph cleans things right up. Swell is tiny at 3 ft out of the ESE, with a short period of 6 seconds and weak combined wave energy of just 61. It’s surfable but very ordinary – you might catch a few knee-high sliders on a longboard if you’re desperate.

The Best on Offer – Saturday 26th September

Now, if you’ve been patient, Saturday the 26th is your day. Morning sees a little ESE swell holding at 3 ft, period bumping up to 9 seconds, and combined energy reading 106 – that’s moderate energy for the first time. The cross-off wind from the west at 15 mph leaves the surface clean. In the afternoon, it gets even better: wind drops to a whisper from the northwest at just 6 mph, and the water goes glassy. Same 3 ft swell, clean lines, and a very small chance of a fun little wave. It’s not big, but it’s the standout of the whole outlook.

The Promising Late Push – Sunday 27th September

Sunday the 27th shows a jump in energy. The morning session has ESE swell at 3 ft, period 10 seconds, and combined energy climbing to 214 (strong). But the wind is cross-on from the southwest at 15 mph, making it choppy. The afternoon, though – that’s a different story. A WNW cross-off breeze at 20 mph keeps it clean, and the swell hits a combined energy of 344 (very strong) with a period of 11 seconds. The wave height is still 3 ft, so it’s not overhead, but with that longer period and clean conditions, the shape should improve. It’s the best-looking window of the whole 16 days.

Crowd and Consistency Notes

Fortunes Rocks Beach is an exposed sandbar that breaks fairly consistently. Crowds can show up sometimes, which on a day like Saturday the 26th or Sunday afternoon the 27th could mean a few locals out, but nothing crazy.

Water Temperature & Conditions

Water temp is sitting at 62°F with an anomaly of +0.9°, so it’s pretty much normal for this time of year. You’ll want a spring suit, but nothing drastic.

Final Word

The waiting game is real here. Don’t bother before Saturday the 26th. That Saturday afternoon window, and especially Sunday the 27th afternoon, are your only real shots at a decent session. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

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