Johanna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at the next couple of weeks for us. We’ve got a big run of swell coming, but it’s not all going to be easy to surf. The standout window is clear, so let’s get into it.

Johanna is our only break on the radar, and honestly, it’s going to be a wild ride. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real pulse arrives on Monday, the 7th of September. We’ve got a 8 ft SW swell rolling in, but it’s coming with a 15 km/h onshore wind from the SSW. The energy is solid at 1650, but it’s a bit messy. Hold off.

Then Tuesday the 8th brings a bigger, longer-period swell. Morning sees a 7 ft SW swell with a 18-second period – that’s some serious groundswell energy (4359), but the wind is cross-shore from the WNW. It’ll be a bit lumpy. The afternoon pushes up to 10 ft SW at 17 seconds, with a cross-shore wind from the west. The energy jumps to 5422, but it’s still not clean.

Now, Wednesday the 9th is where it gets huge. This is a standout, but only for experts. The morning has a 18 ft SW swell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long-period groundswell, and the energy is through the roof at 23130. The wind is onshore from the SSW at 30 km/h, but it’s favorable for the break. This is massive, but with that size and period, it’s going to be a freight train. Only for the hardcore. The afternoon stays big at 20 ft SW, 17 seconds, and 20944 energy, with the same onshore wind. This is not for beginners – too big for anyone not experienced.

Thursday the 10th is still oversized. Morning has a 16 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, with a cross-onshore wind from the SW. The energy is 13926, and it’s choppy. The afternoon drops slightly to 15 ft SW, still 16 seconds, and an onshore wind. Still a big, tricky day.

Friday the 11th drops to 12 ft SW, 14-15 seconds, with light onshore winds. The energy is still substantial (4684 and 6215), but the wind is on, so it’s not clean.

The best of the bunch looks like Saturday the 12th of September. The morning has a 12 ft SW swell at 15 seconds, but the wind is glassy from the NNW. Absolutely clean. The energy is 5090. The notes say “exceptional surf conditions for expert surfers.” This is your window. The afternoon is similar, 10 ft SW at 15 seconds, glassy, with 3822 energy. If you’re experienced, this is the day.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th see the swell dropping to 8 ft to 7 ft, with a cross-off wind from the NW. The energy is around 2500-1652. The waves are cleaner but smaller. Tuesday the 15th gets messy again with a 12 ft WSW swell and onshore wind.

Then we get a second run of big swell starting Thursday the 17th of September. The morning has a 16 ft SW swell, 14 seconds, 10295 energy, with an onshore wind. The afternoon is better: 15 ft SW, 14 seconds, 10570 energy, with a light cross-onshore breeze. The notes say “marginal” but the score is decent. Still, it’s big.

Friday the 18th drops to 7 ft WSW, 15 seconds, with a clean cross-off wind from the NNW. Energy is 2602. Nice, clean waves for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 19th is small, with 3 ft to 4 ft WSW swell, 16-17 seconds. The morning is clean, but it’s tiny.

The final standout is Sunday the 20th of September. The morning has a 10 ft WSW swell at 15 seconds, with a clean cross-off wind from the NW. Energy is 3938. Then the afternoon turns glassy – zero wind from the east – with a 8 ft WSW swell, 14 seconds, and 4339 energy. The notes say “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a late, clean, solid option.

After that, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd get messy with cross-shore winds and onshore winds, and the energy drops. So, your best bets are Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 20th. The 12th is glassy and solid, the 20th has glassy afternoon conditions. Don’t bother with the first few days unless you’re chasing the biggest, messiest swell of the season.

Rusty.

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