Impossibles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way. The big news is that we’ve got a solid run of surf from Thursday the 10th of September all the way through to Friday the 25th of September. That’s a solid sixteen-day window with no dead spells, so you can plan your sessions around the best conditions.

The standout for the whole period has to be the reef at Impossibles. It’s a very consistent, advanced-level break that’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it’s set to pump for days. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no drama there.

We kick off on Thursday the 10th with a clean 7 ft SSW swell rolling in, but the wind is cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph, and the conditions are described as marginal due to tide. The combined energy is already a strong 2368 (moderate to strong wave energy). It’s surfable, but not the pick of the week.

From Friday the 11th, things tighten up. The wind swings offshore from the SE at 12 mph, and the swell holds at 6 ft to 5 ft from the SW, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and for a reef like Impossibles, that’s pure magic. The combined energy is still solid (1865 to 1727), and the surf is described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best run of the first week.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are both excellent. Sunday morning sees a 6 ft SW swell with an 18-second period and a combined energy of 2512 – that’s a serious pulse of energy. The wind stays offshore, and the faces will be clean and lined up. If you’re an advanced surfer, this is the session you circle.

The following week, from Monday the 14th to Friday the 18th, keeps the quality high. The swell remains in the 6 ft to 6 ft range, mostly from the SW, with offshore winds holding. The period drops slightly but stays in the 14 to 16-second range, which is still excellent. The combined energy dips a little but stays well into the three-digit range (1436 to 1646). The mornings are particularly good with gentle offshore breezes.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th see a slight drop in size to 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind remains favourable and the surf is still very good. The energy drops to 969 on Saturday morning, which is moderate, but it’s still clean and fun.

The last push of the forecast, from Monday the 21st to Friday the 25th, finishes with a bang. The swell picks up again, with 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swells, and the combined energy spikes back up to 2718 on Wednesday the 23rd. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is offshore or cross-offshore, and the conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. Be aware that with swell over 7 ft, this is expert territory – not for beginners.

The absolute best on offer? Sunday the 13th morning with that 6 ft SW swell, 18-second period, and offshore wind. The energy is 2512, and the water is glassy. That’s the one. The second standout is Wednesday the 23rd morning with a 7 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and moderate offshore wind – pure power for the experienced crew.

Because the crowds at Impossibles are listed as “sometimes”, you can expect company, but with a break this consistent and this good, it’s worth sharing a few waves.

Rusty.

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