Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming up for Golfcourse.

Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a bust for decent paddle surfing. The first thing that even looks like a recommendation doesn't pop up until the afternoon of Thursday, August 27th, and even then, it's a tricky one. The swell is predicted to be too big for this break at 10ft from the SSE, which is a real problem. That’s not beginner-friendly; anything over 8ft is expert-only. The wind is cross-onshore and chopped up, and the combined swell energy is pumping at 2692 (moderate). So, while it shows up as a standout on the forecast, it’s a standout for the wrong reasons unless you're a seasoned charger.

Before that, from Saturday, August 22nd, right through to Friday, August 28th, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. We’ve got some tiny swell, mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind, and the water is just messy. The wind is often a light breeze, so it’s not a total blowout, but the waves are weak, with energy readings under 200 (weak) most days. Not worth getting the board wet.

Now, the real standout that’s got me a little fired up is on Thursday, September 3rd. In the morning, we’ve got a 8ft E swell at 10 seconds, which is a solid, long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 1893 (moderate). But the real magic is the wind: glassy. Absolutely glassy. That’s a major positive. The description says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Golfcourse is a beginner spot, but with a 8ft swell, it's getting into the intermediate-to-expert range. The E swell direction is a bit off from the optimum SE, but with glassy conditions and that energy, it’s the best on offer. Just be aware it’s an exposed break, so that swell will hit it straight on.

The next day, Friday morning, September 4th, is also a nice one. 4ft from the E at 9 seconds, with a glass-off and zero wind. Combined energy is 375 (weak). It’s a much smaller, more manageable day for the average surfer. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," which is a rare positive note in this report. It’s a perfect small-wave day.

After that, it drops off again. The last week of the forecast is a bit of a letdown with small, weak swell and onshore winds. Saturday, September 6th, has a 4ft ESE swell with 11-second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, making it choppy.

So, if you're looking to score, the glassy morning of Thursday, September 3rd, and the glassy morning of Friday, September 4th, are your best bets. The first one is for the brave, the second one is for everyone else.

Rusty.

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