4 Mile Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer over the next 16 days.

To be honest, it’s not looking like a classic run for us here. Most of the period is filled with small, wind-affected surf that just won’t get it together. The best of the bunch is a very short window that I’ll flag, but even that comes with a big caveat. The first real recommendation doesn’t kick in until the morning of Thursday, September 11th – so there’s a solid week of pretty ordinary conditions to sit through before we see anything worth paddling for.

Thursday, September 11th morning is the standout. 4 Mile is a point break, and it’s exposed to the west swell direction. We’re looking at a solid 8 ft swell coming from the SW, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, and the combined energy is pumping strong at 1874. The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NW at 9 mph, which will keep things reasonably clean. This is the only real chance for a good session – it’s got size, energy, and manageable wind. However, this break is for advanced surfers only; 8 ft is serious, and the point setup will handle the long-period swell better than a beach, but it’s still a boatload of water moving. The water temp is 59°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

After that, on Friday, September 12th morning, the swell drops back to 3 ft from the SSW, with a gentle cross-shore wind. The energy is weak (469), and it’s just a bit of a letdown after the day before. The afternoon picks up a bit of wind, but it’s a cross-shore at 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy.

The rest of the outlook is a slow fade into smaller, weaker pulses. The mornings of September 15th and 16th see a tiny 2 ft SSW swell with light onshore winds, but the energy is minimal (196-212) and the wave comment suggests poor conditions. It’s not worth the drive for a knee-high wave with a side chop.

Friday, September 18th morning has a little more interest – a 2 ft SW swell with a very long period of 20 seconds, and light onshore wind. The energy is moderate at 632. That long period means the wave will have shape and power, but it’s a point break, so it might line up nicely. It’s a bit of a gamble that far out, but it’s the only other thing on the horizon that could be a quiet, clean session if the wind holds off.

So, if you’re an advanced surfer, circle Thursday, September 11th morning. For everyone else, it’s a waiting game. The runs of small, messy days are normal for this area, so don’t get too down – the forecasts can change, and we’ve seen it turn around before.

Rusty.

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