Green Ball Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The forecast for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. There’s a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind on the cards, which is going to mess with the surface of the waves. We’ve got Green Ball (Southeast) as the main spot, but don’t expect any magic.

We start off this Sunday the 6th with some solid swell. The waves are going to be in the 7ft range with a long 17-second period, and the energy is strong, coming in at 2753. But the wind is cross-on from the SE at 12 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. It’s questionable, really. Not the kind of day you’d be bragging about.

Monday the 7th is much the same, with that persistent cross-on wind. The swell stays around 7ft in the morning, but the period drops to 14 seconds, and the energy is still moderate. Honestly, the surf quality is looking poor, especially by the afternoon. It’s a write-off for getting any clean ones.

Then we get a bit of a reprieve starting Tuesday the 8th. The wind swings to straight onshore, but it’s lighter, around 9-12 mph. The swell is still solid at 8ft, and the period jumps back up to 18 seconds in the afternoon, which is a proper groundswell. The energy is still strong at 3906. The problem is that it's still onshore, so it's going to be bumpy. The score is better, but I wouldn't call it epic. It's surfable, but you'll be working for it.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th keep that onshore flow with a gentle breeze, with swell holding around 8ft and 8ft. The period is still good, in the 16-17 second range, and the energy remains strong. There's potential here, but the wind direction is just not your friend. It’s likely to be lumpy and a bit of a battle.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th, the wind goes back to cross-on and picks up to 12-16 mph. The swell drops off a bit, and the overall energy backs off too. Saturday afternoon is looking particularly poor. I’d give those days a miss and go do something else.

The second week starts off with more of the same mediocrity. From Sunday the 13th through to Thursday the 18th, it’s a whole lot of cross-on wind and waves in the 6ft to 8ft range. There are a few glimmers, but mostly, it’s going to be chopped-up and not very inviting. The energy is moderate, but the quality is just not there.

Now, here’s the light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve got a promising window opening up on Saturday the 19th of September. The wind is forecast to be lighter, around 6-9 mph, and even though it’s still cross-on, the early morning has a light breeze with just small wind ripples. The swell is up at 7ft and the period is a solid 17 seconds. This is the kind of swell we want to see. Energy is moderate to strong at 2554.

Sunday the 20th is also worth a look. The swell builds to 8ft, but the period drops a touch to 15 seconds. Still, it’s the cleanest-looking conditions we’ve had in a while. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the best on offer for a proper surf. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a wetsuit is still the go.

So, if you’re keen, mark your calendar for the 19th and 20th. It’s not a classic, but it’s our best shot at some half-decent waves. Before that, you might as well save your energy. These periods of onshore wind are a pain, but they don’t last forever.

Rusty

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