Hanna Park/Mayport Poles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the charts for Hanna Park/Mayport Poles, and I’ve gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough stretch coming up. There’s a real dry spell on the horizon, especially if you’re hoping to get wet.

The first spot worth a mention is Hanna Park/Mayport Poles (a beach/pier setup). The water’s sitting at 82°F – that’s about 1°F cooler than usual for this time of year, so nothin’ to write home about, just a touch on the average side of things.

Right out of the gate, we’ve got a big gap. The first few days are basically a write-off. From Friday, September 4th all the way through to Saturday, September 12th, there’s nothing on offer that’s worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and the conditions are just plain poor. We’re talking ankle-snappers with combined wave energy values rarely cracking 100 (most are in the 30s and 40s range). The wind is a mess too—cross-on, onshore, or just messy.

That first real chance of a surfable wave doesn’t show up until Sunday, September 13th. The morning brings a 4 ft swell out of the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy reading 183 (moderate wave energy). It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The problem is the wind is a moderate onshore breeze at 16 mph, so it’s going to be bumpy and choppy. The afternoon stays the same size, 4 ft, but the wind swings to a cross-on from the ENE at 16 mph, making it feel even messier. This is one of those days where the swell is just big enough to get yourself in trouble, but the wind is gonna make it a battle. It’s not a standout for paddle surfing; the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.

After Sunday, the window slams shut again. From Monday, September 14th through to Saturday, September 19th, it’s back to tiny, weak swell with no real energy. The combined energy drops back down to the 60s, 30s, and even single digits. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on. There’s a brief moment of glassy calm on the morning of Friday, September 18th, but the swell is a pathetic 0.7 ft, so you’re just floating. It’s a long, quiet stretch.

So, the only standout in this whole 16-day run is that Sunday, September 13th, and even that’s a compromise. It’s a “maybe” for the die-hards who don’t mind wind-chop, but it’s not the kind of day you set your alarm for. The rest of the window is a solid blank. For this area, a run this quiet is a bit unusual, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d be polishing the wax and waiting for the next system.

Rusty.

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