Furana Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here with the intel for our local spot over the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off a little slow. The first few days (Sunday 6th September through Tuesday 8th) are showing small, clean 3ft to 4ft SSE swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a hood or anything. The combined energy is low to moderate (305 to 455), so it’s not going to have much push, but with the clean conditions and light winds, it’s a great chance to get a longboard or a fun mid-length out. No one’s gonna be fighting for waves, but it’s nice.

Come Wednesday 9th September, things start to get interesting. The swell height drops a little, but the period jumps way up to 17–18 seconds (very long-period groundswell). The energy is climbing (559 to 761), and the wind is still clean cross-off. The catch? The swell is coming from the SSW, and this break really likes a south swell, so that’s a good sign. That long period will bring some real shape and power, but it might run a bit straight on the beach – it’ll be better if you’re on a reef or point. A good window for the experienced crew.

The real standout is Thursday 10th September afternoon. That’s a 5ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with a clean offshore wind (WNW) at 15 mph. The combined energy hits 1593 – that’s a solid, punchy groundswell. This is one for the experts only. Over 5ft, with that long period and offshore wind, it’s going to be hollow, powerful, and demanding. If you’ve got the skills, this is the best session of the whole outlook. The morning is a bit cross-off, but by the afternoon it’s on.

Friday 11th and Saturday 12th hold similar size (5ft to 5ft) but the wind is a bit more cross-off, and the energy is massive (1500–2315). The period is still very long (14–17 seconds). These are still great waves, but Thursday afternoon is the cleanest and most powerful.

Sunday 13th September through Monday 14th September, the swell starts to fade a little (3ft to 4ft) and the wind stays moderate. The energy drops to moderate levels (661–948). The quality is still there, but the punch is gone. Still surfable, just not as exciting.

Then we get another little highlight on Tuesday 15th September and Wednesday 16th September. Tuesday afternoon shows 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds with offshore wind (WNW) – the energy is moderate (938) but the wind is clean and direct offshore. That’s a glassy, fun-sized wave. Wednesday morning also has offshore wind with 3ft of SSW swell at 18 seconds – very long period again. This is a classic long-period groundswell that will wrap in nicely if the tide is right.

Thursday 17th September and Friday 18th September bring a shift in direction to a more southerly swell. Friday afternoon on the 18th looks like a cracker: 5ft of S swell at 10 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze and energy at 1311. That’s a solid wave for experienced surfers again. The shorter period (10 seconds) means it’ll be a bit more punchy and steep on the face, perfect for a beach break or reef.

The final few days (Saturday 19th to Monday 21st September) see the swell hold around 4ft to 5ft, but the period drops to 10–11 seconds and the wind is moderate cross-off. The energy is moderate (648–856). These are still fun, clean waves, but nothing compared to that Thursday 10th September afternoon.

Bottom line: The absolute stand-out is Thursday 10th September afternoon – 5ft SSW groundswell, 16 seconds, clean offshore wind. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. For a more relaxed, longboard-friendly session, the first few days (Sunday 6th to Tuesday 8th) are perfect. The second week has some good moments (Tuesday 15th and Friday 18th afternoons) but they’re smaller and less powerful. Keep an eye on the wind, but for now, get ready for that Thursday pulse.

Rusty.

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