Hollywood Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

To be honest, the first several days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some swell in the water, but the wind is just messing it up. It’s not until Sunday the 6th that things really come together, and that’s where the magic is. The standout session is Sunday morning, the 6th of September. The water temp is a solid 72°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, you’ll be comfy in a shorty or even just boardshorts if you’re tough.

Let’s run it down.

Tuesday, September 1st through Saturday, September 5th: The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf is just poor. Don’t even bother. The swell is small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is weak to moderate (188 to 699). There’s a little bump in size on Saturday the 5th with 5ft swell from the SSE, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s messy. Not worth the paddle out.

Sunday, September 6th: This is the day. Hollywood Beach is going to fire. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the S in the morning, building to 6ft in the afternoon. That’s a nice, solid size for intermediates. The period is a solid 14 seconds, which is a proper groundswell that will bring in some good energy. The combined energy is strong (1124 in the morning, 1411 in the afternoon). But the best part? The wind is glassy. Absolutely glassy. That means the face will be like a mirror. This is excellent surf, especially for experienced surfers. The 5ft to 6ft range is a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, you’re in for a treat. Because it’s a long-period groundswell from the S, it’s best suited for a point, reef, or river mouth, but at a beach break, expect it to be a bit more walled up and powerful. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Monday, September 7th: The swell jumps up to 8ft from the S with a 15-second period. That’s a big, powerful swell. The combined energy is massive (2340). However, the wind is a light cross-onshore, which will put some bumps on the face. This is now in the "experts only" zone. If you’re not confident in big, powerful surf, give this one a miss. The quality is marginal due to the wind.

Tuesday, September 8th onwards: The swell drops back down. Tuesday morning has a 5ft SSW swell, but it’s cross-onshore again. The energy drops to 652. After that, it fades into tiny, poor surf for the rest of the 16-day window. From Wednesday the 9th through to the 16th, we’re looking at 1ft to 2ft of swell, with weak energy (77 to 346) and mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind. It’s a long, flat run.

So, if you’re looking for a wave, your window is Sunday the 6th of September at Hollywood Beach. That’s the clear winner. The rest of the time, you might as well take the board off the car.

Rusty.

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