Gilligans Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we got a solid run of groundswell on the cards, but it's gonna be a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The early part of the week is looking a bit average with all that cross-shore mess, but if you can be patient, there’s some real gems hiding out later in the forecast.

The action starts on the 1st of September with a hefty 8ft SW groundswell rolling in, with a period of 16 seconds, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is pumping at 2871, which is some serious grunt. But the wind is a cross-shore from the SSE at 12 mph, which is gonna put a bit of a chop on the face. It's not the best. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no need for a thick steamer.

Things calm down a bit through the 2nd and 3rd, with the swell dropping to around 5ft to 6ft, but that cross-shore wind sticks around. It’s manageable, but nothing to get the heart racing.

Now, the first real standout is gonna be on the 9th of September. The swell is a solid 7ft from the S with a 15-second period, giving a combined energy of 2028. The wind goes cross-offshore from the SE at 9 mph, and the report says "clean". For a reef break like Gilligans, that’s a beautiful combination. Perfect for an intermediate crew. Just be aware, it can get a bit busy here sometimes, so you might not be totally alone.

The next big window looks like the 12th of September. The morning of the 12th sees a 3ft SW groundswell with a 20-second period, which is a proper long-period pulse from the deep ocean. The combined energy is 1634, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. That’s a magic morning. Then the afternoon of the 12th gets even better: the swell jumps to 6ft from the SW, 19-second period, combined energy of 2948, and again, glassy conditions. That’s a long, clean, powerful wave. It’s a bit much for beginners at 6ft, but for the experienced crew, that’s a dream session.

The run continues into the 13th and 16th of September. The 13th has clean, cross-off winds and a solid 5ft SW swell, while the 16th of September is another absolute cracker. The morning of the 16th is glassy with a 6ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, combined energy of 1587, and the wind is completely calm. Zero wind. That’s a rare and perfect morning.

So, if you’re looking for the best, circle the 9th of September for that clean, quality groundswell, and the 12th of September for the glassy, long-period bombs. The 16th is also a beauty. The rest of the period is filled with surf, but it’s mostly cross-shore or onshore, so it’s not the top-tier stuff. You’ll have to be patient, but it’ll be worth it.

Rusty.

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