Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the upcoming surf. Let's be straight up about it – this forecast is a grind. We've got a long stretch ahead with nothing really firing, but if you're desperate for a splash, there are a few sessions that might just be worth a paddle.

The water’s sitting at a very unusual 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year at Heavens. That’s a nice bonus if you’re getting in.

We kick things off on Monday, September 14th, and honestly, it's a write-off. Tiny 1ft SW swell with a cross-onshore breeze and weak combined wave energy (132). You’re better off doing something else. This grim pattern hangs around for a solid few days. The swell is small, the wind is messy, and the surf quality is poor.

There’s a glimmer of hope starting Thursday morning, September 17th. The forecast flips to ‘marginal’ with the first real glimmer of potential. By Friday morning, September 18th, we see the swell bumping up to 2ft from the SW, but with a very long 19-second period. That long period means the waves will have some shape, but at this size, it’s going to be weak. The combined energy is moderate (357), but the wind is light and cross-onshore. It’s not good, but it’s the best we’ve seen.

The real standout, such as it is, comes on Sunday afternoon, September 20th. The swell nudges up to 3ft from the SW, with a strong combined wave energy of 451 and an 18-second period. The wind goes light and cross-shore, which will clean it up a touch. For a beginner-friendly break like Heavens, this is about as good as this window gets. It’s still marginal, but it’s the pick of the bunch. Keep your expectations in check.

The rest of the week into the end of September sees the swell hover between 2ft and 3ft, with the wind mostly cross or cross-onshore. The combined energy stays moderate, and the surf quality remains poor or marginal. A few mornings on the 22nd, 23rd, and 25th show light offshore wind, which could offer a short window of clean, tiny waves if you’re keen and local. The period drops below 15 seconds after the 23rd, so the energy will be less punchy.

The long-range stuff around September 29th shows a 2ft SW swell with an 18-second period and light offshore wind on the Tuesday morning. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it, but it’s something to dream about.

For now, the only day I’d bother pointing the car at the coast is Sunday afternoon, September 20th, at Heavens. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the least bad option we’ve got.

Rusty.

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