Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The surf’s gonna be a bit of a tease this stretch. We’ve got a solid window of rideable waves coming up, but it’s not going to be a non-stop parade. We’re starting off with some decent energy, but it fades out and then we’re looking at a waiting game for the next pulse.

The Opening Act: This Weekend

The first real action is on Saturday, September 5th. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell rolling in at 5ft to 5ft, with a long 16-second period. That’s got some punch to it, and the energy is moderate at 1134, bumping up to 1255 by the afternoon. The wind is offshore (E) and clean, so Saturday afternoon is looking like the pick of the weekend. This is a proper reef break, so that long-period swell will be wrapping in nicely. If you’re an intermediate, this is your window. It’s a bit big for the beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s game on.

Sunday is a step down – the swell drops to 4ft to 4ft, and while the period is still a solid 14-15 seconds, the energy is weaker (650-732). The morning has a cross-off breeze, but the afternoon glassed off with a light SSE wind. It’ll be clean, but not as exciting as Saturday.

The Mid-Week Lull

From Monday the 7th through Wednesday the 9th, the swell really backs off. We’re looking at ankle-to-knee-high leftovers, 2ft to 3ft. There’s some offshore wind, but the energy is weak (460-582). It's not going to be worth paddling out for anything but a longboard and even then, it’s a dogged paddle for a nothing wave. This is the kind of stretch where you check the cam and go back to bed.

A Glimmer of Hope: Next Thursday & Friday

Things start to perk up again on Thursday the 10th. The swell bumps back up to 4ft with a nice long 18-second period. The energy jumps back into the moderate range at 1106. The morning is a bit wind-affected, but Thursday afternoon looks magic. The wind swings light and offshore (ESE), and the conditions turn clean. This could be a sneaky good afternoon.

Friday the 11th keeps the hope alive. Swell is 4ft in the morning, fading to 4ft by the afternoon, but the period stays up there at 15-16 seconds. The highlight is Friday afternoon when the wind goes completely glassy. If you get a chance to get out then, you’ll be rewarded with some smooth, lined-up reef waves. This is likely the other standout of the week, even if it’s not as big as Saturday.

The Long Road: The Second Week

After that, we’re back into a waiting game. From the 12th through the 18th, the swell dips and doesn't really recover. We’re looking at mostly 2ft to 3ft waves with the energy dropping down into the 200-500 range. There are moments of clean, glassy conditions, like on the morning of the 15th and the 20th, but it's mostly small and weak. There's a long period swell trying to show up on the 18th and 19th, but the height just isn't there to make it worth your while. The call is to keep your board in the car but to be prepared for disappointment. It’s a patient man’s game this week, no doubt.

So, overall, the best bets are Saturday afternoon for the bigger, more powerful surf, and Friday afternoon for the clean, glassy conditions on a decent-sized swell. After that, keep your eyes on the horizon. It's not going to be poor forever, but it's a long stretch of small waves before the next real pulse.

Rusty

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