Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

First off, let’s be straight with you – this isn’t a blockbuster run. We’ve got a single spot on the radar, Hemorrhoids, a reef break that’s fairly consistent overall. The water temp is sitting at 85°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no need to dig out the steamer.

The pattern starts off slow. Tuesday afternoon we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SW, with a solid 17-second period between those waves. That long period means the waves will have some shape, but the energy is weak (482). The wind is offshore from the east, which is clean, but it’s a bit fresh at 19 mph, so it’s not going to be a glassy session. Honestly, it’s marginal.

Wednesday and Thursday stay small, with the swell bumping up to 3ft and then 4ft by Thursday morning. The wind stays cross-offshore, keeping things clean, but the energy is still moderate (900 on Thursday morning). The swell period is long (16-18 seconds), so the reef should handle it well, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Now, Friday afternoon is where it starts to look a bit more interesting. The swell drops back to 3ft from the SW, but the wind goes offshore at 16 mph and the energy is moderate (566). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions” – that’s a solid call. The wind is clean, the swell has some push, and it’s a Friday. Get out there if you can.

The weekend sees a drop-off. Saturday and Sunday are small, with 2ft to 3ft swells, but the wind stays offshore or gentle, so it’s rideable for a longboard or a fun board. The energy is weak (250-392), so don’t expect to get spit out of the barrel.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Friday, September 20th – Sunday morning. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the SW, pushing strong energy (1141). The wind is glassy – zero wind – so it’s going to be absolutely clean. The period is short (8 seconds), so it’s a wind swell, not a groundswell, but with that size and glassy conditions, it’s going to be a ripper. This is for experienced surfers only – 7ft is big, and the reef will be firing. If you’re not solid, sit this one out.

The day before, Saturday the 19th, is also chunky with 6ft from the S, but the wind is onshore and choppy, so it’s a mess. Skip that.

After that Sunday morning peak, the swell drops back down to 3ft - 3ft through Monday and Tuesday, but the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s going to be bumpy and poor. The last few days of the window (Wednesday the 23rd) are pretty much a write-off with onshore winds and small, weak swell.

Best on offer: Without a doubt, Sunday morning, September 20th at Hemorrhoids. You’ve got 7ft of SW swell, glassy conditions, and strong energy. It’s a reef break, so the long-period swell (8 seconds is short, but the size makes up for it) will be fine. It’s a standout for experienced surfers only. The crowd is likely to be there, but for that kind of session, you’ll deal with it.

Rusty.

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