Godrevy Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks down at Godrevy.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the outlook is a pretty mixed bag. We’ve got a couple of moments where it could be worth a paddle, but you’ll have to pick your windows carefully. The real standout window is Saturday morning, 5th September, with a solid 5 ft swell from the WNW on a 12-second period. That’s packing 748 of combined energy (moderate wave energy), and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year. The wind is a light 6 mph onshore from the NW, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s a manageable breeze. The tide might be a factor though, so keep that in mind.

Sunday morning, 6th September, drops right off. The swell is down to 3 ft, and while the wind is cross-off from the SSE, the energy is weak at 122. It’s clean, but tiny. Not worth rushing for.

Then we hit a rough patch. Monday, 7th September, actually sees a big jump in size – 8 ft from the W with a 13-second period, energy hitting 1783 (strong wave energy). That sounds exciting, but the cross-onshore wind at 12 mph is going to chop it up something fierce. For a beginner break, that’s not your friend. For the experienced crew, it’s still a messy cleanup. The rest of that week, right through to Thursday, 10th, is a mix of onshore winds and mediocre conditions. Nothing to get excited about.

Friday, 11th September, the wind picks up to 19 mph from the NW, blowing straight onshore. The swell is 6 ft, but with that wind, it’s a washing machine. Chances are, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There’s a long gap here with no real recommendations. It’s not until Sunday, 13th September, that we see a glimmer. The swell is 5 ft from the WSW, period 8 seconds, with light cross-on winds from the N at 6 mph. Energy is weak at 316. It’s marginal, but at least the wind is light. You might get a few grovelly ones.

The following week is a slow fade. Tuesday, 15th, has a 3 ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period, but the wind is onshore. By Thursday, 17th, we’re down to 3 ft from the WNW with a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The energy is a weak 196.

The final kicker is Sunday, 20th September. The swell is tiny at 2 ft, but the wind is glassy – calm from the S at 3 mph. The period is 10 seconds, and the energy is weak at 106. It’s a glassy, small-wave session for the longboard or a SUP. Not a standout, but a nice way to end the period if you’re desperate.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is Saturday morning, 5th September, for the size and moderate energy. Everything else is a pick-and-choose of marginal, onshore, or tiny conditions. Hold out for that one.

Rusty.

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