Heavens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about our local stretch—Heavens. Normally this place can pump, but right now it’s been frustrating. The water is sitting at a warm 74°F, which is far warmer than normal for the time of year—feels more like a tropical bath than a September lineup.

The first bit of surf we see this Saturday morning, September 12, is tiny—just 2ft from the SW on a long 14-second period. Combined wave energy is moderate at 192. But here’s the sting: the wind is onshore SSW at 6 mph, and the wave comment says "poor surf conditions." There isn’t a single standout session in the first week. The swell stays small, between 1ft and 2ft, and the winds keep messing with it—mostly light cross-onshore or gentle cross-shore breezes. Not worth paddling out for. That poor run stretches all the way through to Wednesday September 16, where the combined jumps to 315 but the forecast is still "marginal" at best.

We get a slight uptick around Thursday September 17 morning with 2ft SW and 280 combined energy—still marginal though, and the wind stays light cross-onshore. The period is a solid 16 seconds, which is classic groundswell, but these weak little waves don’t have the power to do much. By Saturday September 19, the swell stays 2ft SW, period 18 seconds, and energy is 326—still not enough to get excited about.

Now, here’s the best window I can see in the whole 16-day run: Monday September 21 morning and afternoon. Swell bumps to 3ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, and the combined energy hits 405 and 436—that’s moderate and starting to push. Wind is light onshore in the morning and gentle cross-shore in the arvo. The wave comment is "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," but this is the biggest, most energetic swell of the period. If the tide lines up, Heavens could offer a few fun, cleanish waves. Tuesday September 22 afternoon also shows 3ft SW with 371 energy and near-calm air—a slight possibility.

After that, it drops back to 2ft–2ft for the rest of the fortnight, with periods shortening into the 12–14 second range. Winds stay frustrating, mostly light cross-onshore or moderate cross-shore. There’s no true standout session. We get a couple of "marginal" calls but nothing I’d call proper surf. Honestly, this stretch looks more interesting for a quiet paddle than a proper surf.

Overall, if you’re hanging for a wave, keep an eye on Monday September 21—it’s the closest we get to something rideable. The rest of the 16 days is a flat-to-marginal slog.

- Rusty

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