Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting small but building into something serious by the end of the month. The standout period is the last weekend of September, but there’s plenty of fun, clean waves before that for those who don’t mind smaller boards.

It kicks off on Sunday the 13th with a small, clean 2ft swell from the SW, period at 13 seconds, and a fresh offshore wind from the ENE. The combined energy is moderate (219), and it’s glassy enough to enjoy. Don’t expect much power though. Monday the 14th is similar, with a small 2-2ft SW groundswell, period jumping to 18-19 seconds. That long period will make for drawn-out lines but at that size, it’s really just a longboard or funboard morning. The wind stays cross-offshore or offshore, keeping it tidy.

Tuesday the 15th afternoon sees the first real step up: 3ft from the SW, 18 seconds, combined energy hitting 578. That’s moderate-strong energy for the size, and with a moderate offshore breeze, the shape should be there. Wednesday the 16th is the pick of the first week: 3-4ft SW groundswell, 16 seconds, with clean offshore wind all day and combined energy around 626-650. Really nice, clean, fun-size reef waves. Thursday the 17th holds similar size, 3ft, period drops to 14 seconds, but the wind stays favorable—especially Thursday afternoon with a gentle offshore breeze.

Friday the 18th morning is glassy, 3ft, 13 seconds—a real joy if you can get out. The afternoon goes onshore though, so make the most of the morning. Saturday the 19th is another glassy morning, 2ft but with a very long 19-second period, giving it a bit more push than the height suggests. The afternoon is blown out.

Now, Sunday the 20th morning is a true highlight: absolutely glassy, 3ft, 19-second SW groundswell, combined energy at 579. That’s a gem—clean, long lines, no wind. Get out there early. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze and some risk of storms.

The following week continues clean. Monday the 21st is glassy in the afternoon, 3ft, 18 seconds. Tuesday the 22nd is similar, glassy and clean. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th stay in the 3ft range, mostly clean, but the swell energy drops a little.

Then we get to the real heavy stuff. Saturday the 26th of September morning is for experts only. A solid 10ft swell from the SSW, period 11 seconds, combined energy screaming at 1896. That’s very strong. The wind is light and offshore, so the reef will be handling a lot of power. Sunday the 27th morning is similar, 10ft from the SW, still very strong energy (2302), and clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the big show—only for those with the skills and the right equipment. Monday the 28th morning drops back to a more manageable 5ft from the WSW, with a shorter 8-second period, but clean and still fun.

Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises.

One thing to note: this break (Hemorrhoids) is a reef setup, fairly consistent, and it can get crowded. The best windows are the glassy mornings—especially the 20th, 21st, and the big days on the 26th and 27th. The afternoon seabreezes or storms can kill it, so plan your sessions for the early hours.

Rusty.

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