4 Mile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks at 4 Mile. The pattern's a bit of a slow burn, with a whole lot of average to below-average days. The standout moment is a big one, but it’s a long way off and comes with a serious caveat.

We’re starting off on Wednesday, September 2nd with tiny, weak surf. The early morning shows a 2ft swell out of the southwest with a seriously long period of 17 seconds, but it's a cross-on breeze and the overall wave energy is only marginal. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty average for this time of year. This pattern of small, messy surf hangs around for the next week. Most mornings through to the 9th see waist-high waves, mostly from the SSW, with that cross-on wind messing up the face. The energy picks up a bit on the 3rd, 4th and 5th, but the wind keeps things choppy. It’s a frustrating stretch of 3ft to 5ft swell that never really cleans up. Afternoons are generally worse, with stronger cross-shore winds from the WNW.

The real standout, and the only thing worth getting excited about, arrives on Thursday, September 10th.

That morning sees a massive 12ft south swell pumping in, with a combined energy reading of 2425 – that’s strong, powerful groundswell. The problem is, the early report flags it as too big for this break, and honestly, at that size, this is only for expert surfers. It’s a point break, so the long interval swell should line up nicely, but 12ft is a whole lot of ocean. The wind is light cross-on in the morning, going straight onshore by the afternoon. If you are a seasoned charger, this is your window, but know your limits.

After that big pulse, things drop back down quickly.

Friday, September 11th offers a sliver of hope. The morning session brings a glassy 3ft swell from the SSW. That glassy wind, with a period of 16 seconds, should make for some clean, rippable walls at this point break. It’s not big, but it’s the only truly clean window in the whole run. Crowds are likely here, so get out early.

The rest of the second week fades back into small, onshore slop. From the 12th through to the 17th, it’s mostly 2ft to 3ft of weak, cross-shore chop. The energy is low, the wind is bad, and the quality just isn’t there. The only consistent thing is the inconsistent quality.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The 10th of September is the big, dangerous gem for experts only. The 11th morning is the best bet for anyone looking for a clean, fun-sized wave. After that, it’s back to watching the forecast.

Rusty.

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