Fortunes Rocks Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let me tell you, this stretch of coast is looking pretty dead for the next week and a half. We’ve got a blank run of surf from now until the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. That’s over a week of waiting with nothing worth paddling out for. The swells are tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross, and the water is sitting at 65° – that’s pretty normal for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The only real hope in this whole 16-day outlook shows up at Fortunes Rocks Beach on the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. A moderate offshore breeze from the north will clean things up nicely, and we’ll see a 3ft swell from the southeast with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, giving the waves some shape and energy. The combined energy is moderate (372), and it’s the first time we’ve had clean conditions in a long time. The swell will be a bit short of the 5ft mark, so it’s fine for intermediates and not too daunting for keen beginners.

Thursday, September 3rd, is the standout. The morning brings a 5ft swell from the southeast with a long 15-second period, making for some real grunt. The combined energy is strong (2004) and the wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the north-northeast – clean conditions. This is for experienced surfers though; at 5ft, it’s pushing beyond beginner territory. The afternoon is slightly bigger at 6ft, still clean, but the comment suggests some tricky tide issues might be at play.

Friday, September 4th, is the absolute peak. The morning delivers a solid 7ft swell from the southeast, with a 15-second period and a clean offshore wind from the north-northwest. The combined energy is very strong (2441). This is expert-only stuff – too big for anyone else. The afternoon drops to 6ft but stays clean with light cross-offshore winds. Expect crowds to be possible at this spot, as it’s worth the wait.

By Saturday, September 5th, the swell drops back to 3ft on the morning with a glassy, windless morning – that’s a blessing for clean, smaller waves. The period is 12 seconds, so still some decent shape. This is a good option for the less experienced crew after the heavy days.

After that, the surf fades away pretty quickly. Sunday, September 6th, offers tiny 2ft waves, and by Monday it’s back to flatness. The second week of the forecast is a write-off, with nothing but poor conditions and small, weak swells all the way to Thursday, September 8th.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bust. The real action is from September 2nd to the 5th. Thursday and Friday mornings are the pick of the bunch for the experienced crew, and Saturday morning is the one for the rest of us. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath for much else.

Rusty.

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