Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a wild start ahead. The ocean is going to be absolutely thumping, but it’s going to be way too much for the setup we’ve got. For the first few days, the swell is building fast and the wind is junk. It’s a frustrating one because the energy is there, but it’s not for us.

Looking at Monday the 24th, the morning starts off small with a 3ft swell from the ESE but it’s poor surf conditions. The afternoon sees a jump to 7ft, but the wind is onshore and it’s a marginal call. The combined energy is already at 2657 (moderate to strong), but it’s not clean.

By Tuesday the 25th, the swell hits 12ft from the SE. That’s well over the 8ft mark, so this is strictly for experts only. The wind is cross-onshore and choppy, and the combined energy is a massive 5296 (strong). It’s big, but messy. Wednesday the 26th is similar, with 10ft swell and cross-onshore wind, still too big for the average punter.

Thursday the 27th drops a bit to 6ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and the period drops to 9 seconds. The energy is down to 603 (moderate), but the conditions are still marginal. Friday the 28th morning is the first real glimmer of hope. The swell is 6ft from the SSE, but the wind is glassy. That’s the key. The water temp is running about 0.5°F warmer than average, so it’s pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is still 495 (moderate), but the glassy conditions will make it feel cleaner. This is a solid option for a morning session, especially for beginners as it’s still under 5ft. Saturday the 29th morning is also glassy with a 4ft swell, but it’s a bit smaller. The wind is perfect again.

From Sunday the 30th onward, the swell drops off and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore. The energy drops to 179 (weak) and 163 (weak) by the afternoon. It’s dead. Monday the 31st sees a tiny 2ft glassy morning, but the energy is only 110 (weak). The rest of the first week of September is a write-off, with mostly poor surf conditions, onshore winds, and low energy. The swell picks up a bit on the 2nd of September with 7ft from the SSE and a period of 13 seconds, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not worth the paddle.

After that, the second week is a flat, frustrating run. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. The wind is just too strong or in the wrong direction, and the energy is weak. It’s a bust.

The standout is Friday the 28th morning at Golfcourse. The swell is 6ft from the SSE, but the glassy wind means it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate (495), but the conditions are the key. It’s the only real window of quality in the whole run. Saturday the 29th morning is also a solid backup, with a smaller 4ft swell and glassy conditions, but it’s not as punchy.

Stay patient, lads. It’s a tough run, but the glassy mornings are the ones to chase.

- Rusty

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