Honkeys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

It's a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. For a spot that's a pretty consistent reef break, we're going to see a lot of wind muck up the works. The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so the humidity will be hanging around.

The best window we've got is the very start of the run. Sunday morning, the 7th of September, is our standout. We're looking at a clean 3ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is due to go glassy. That's the kind of session where you can hear every drop of water fall off your board. The combined swell energy is moderate at 340, and with the reef handling that direction, it's going to be smooth, lined-up waves. It's a beginner-friendly reef, so the size is perfect for a long session. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here on a good day.

Now, after that glass-off, the wheels come off a bit. From Monday afternoon right through to the end of the forecast period, we're locked into a long run of cross-onshore winds. For about 12 days straight, it's going to be choppy and lumpy. The swell hangs around between 2ft and 6ft, mostly from the SSW, but the wind just kills the vibe. The combined energy spikes up into the strong range, hitting over 2000 on the 11th of September, and again over 1400 later on, but all that power is just being torn apart by the breeze. A 5ft swell with a 20-second period is a beautiful thing on a point break, but here in a cross-onshore wind, it's just a washing machine. This stretch is really only going to look good for the kite surfers who don't mind the messy conditions. If the wind ever drops, there's some serious groundswell lurking out there, but as it stands, the paddle-in surf is a write-off for most of the two weeks.

So, if you want a wave, make it Sunday morning the 7th. It's the only real clean option on the table.

Rusty.

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