Jacarandas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch. The swell is just too small and the winds are mostly cross or cross-on, so the surf is going to be marginal at best. We’ve got a long gap of small, weak surf with very little to get excited about for the first week. The only real hope on the horizon is a slow build in energy towards the end of the second week.

The standout spot through the whole period is Jacarandas, a point break that’s consistent and exposed to the SW. It’s the only game in town, really. The water temp is sitting at 89°, which is a whopping 4° warmer than average for this time of year. That’s a big deal – you’ll feel like you’re surfing in a bathtub.

The best bet is going to be the morning of Monday, 21 September. We’ve got a solid 4 ft SW groundswell with a period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 718 (moderate energy). The real kicker is the wind: it’s light, offshore from the WSW. That’s going to make Jacarandas clean and lined up. The long period (17 seconds) is a proper groundswell, so expect longer lulls between sets, but the waves that come through will have some real shape and push. You’ll want to be a competent intermediate for this.

The mornings of Sunday, 20 September and Tuesday, 22 September are also worth a paddle. Both mornings have offshore winds (WSW) and a 3 ft to 4 ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (818 and 540 respectively). The period drops a bit on the 22nd to 16 seconds, but it’s still a clean, workable swell. The winds are light, so the surface will be smooth.

Thursday, 17 September morning isn’t terrible, but the wind is cross-on from the WNW, so it’s not going to be as clean. The swell is 3 ft at 14 seconds, with moderate energy (580).

Overall, be patient. The small stuff and onshore winds dominate the first week. If you’re an intermediate looking for a clean, fun session, pencil in the morning of Monday, 21 September. The long-range stuff looks promising, but keep an eye on the wind forecasts. For now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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