Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up.

First up, the only spot on the radar is Hemorrhoids (United States). It’s an exposed reef break that needs a south swell to turn on, and we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming. The water is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a session without booties.

The outlook starts on Tuesday the 15th of September, but honestly, it’s pretty marginal. We’ve got a small 2 ft to 3 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a long 18-second period, which brings some serious energy (430-564 combined energy). The problem is the wind. Tuesday morning is a cross-off with 16 mph from the NE, and the afternoon picks up to 19 mph offshore from the east. The waves will be clean, but the size is small, and that long period at a reef means it could be a bit walled up and tricky. Scores are what they are – it’s not the day to call in sick.

Wednesday and Thursday morning (16th and 17th) stay in the same 3 ft to 4 ft zone with that long-period SW groundswell (14-16 seconds). Winds stay offshore or cross-off, keeping things clean. The energy is moderate (512-652). On Thursday afternoon, the forecast actually says “expect very good surf conditions” for a moment, but we’re still talking small waves. It’s surfable, clean, and the reef will give it shape, but don’t expect any barrels.

Friday the 18th is a bit of a standout. The morning is clean with moderate offshore wind and 3 ft SW swell, but the real beauty is the afternoon: glassy conditions with a 3 mph north-westerly and a tiny 2 ft SW swell riding on a 20-second period. The energy drops to 387, but that glass and the long period will make for some silky, fun little waves on the reef if you’ve got a log. It’s the best of the first week.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are rougher. Saturday afternoon gets onshore wind and poor conditions. Sunday the 20th though – that’s another highlight. Sunday morning is glassy, calm wind, with 3 ft SW swell and a 19-second period. The combined energy jumps to 700, which is moderate to strong. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions”. That morning session on the 20th is your best bet if you can wait a few days. Crowds are possible here so get in early.

Monday the 21st also has a glassy morning with similar 3 ft SW swell (18 seconds, 600 energy). Another good, clean morning session. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd see the size hold around 3-3 ft, but winds get a bit more cross or cross-off, and the period drops to 15-16 seconds. Surfable but not epic. By Wednesday afternoon, conditions turn poor.

The next big moment comes on Thursday the 24th – clean cross-off wind, 3 ft SW swell, 14-second period. Decent.

Now, hold onto your board. Friday the 25th of September is the standout for the whole forecast. The morning pumps up to 8 ft of S swell with an 8-second period. That’s a short-period, powerful wind swell. The combined energy is a massive 1388 – strong wave energy. Winds are light and cross-off from the ESE, so it’s clean. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s a no-brainer. At 8 ft, this is for experienced crew only – beginners stay on the beach. The short period (8 seconds) means it’ll be a bit bumpy and close together, but on a reef, it should offer some punchy, hollow sections. The swell direction is S, and the optimum is S – a perfect match.

Saturday the 26th stays solid at 6-6 ft from the SW, but winds crank up to 16-19 mph, making it rough and marginal. Not the pick.

Sunday the 27th brings it back down to a clean 3 ft SW groundswell (13 seconds, 720 energy). Winds are light cross-off. It’s a very good morning and afternoon session – clean, nice shape, and much more manageable.

The last few days of the month get messy. Monday the 28th to Wednesday the 30th see waves from 4 ft up to 7 ft, but with periods dropping to 7-9 seconds, and winds swinging onshore or cross. A lot of that is poor to marginal. The 7 ft on Wednesday the 30th is a short-period wind swell with onshore wind – not worth getting wet for.

Best on offer: Sunday morning the 20th of September – glassy, 3 ft SW long-period groundswell (19 seconds), 700 energy, clean and mellow. Absolute standout: Friday morning the 25th of September – 8 ft S swell, light cross-off ESE wind, powerful and clean for experienced surfers only.

Rusty out.

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