Juno Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, let’s talk surf. Rusty here, and we’re looking at the full picture for this stretch of coast. Only one break on the menu, so we’re gonna live and die by it. The big takeaway? A long, flat drought, then a late spike of energy that might just save the week.

The spot is Juno Pier. It’s a beach and pier setup, pretty open to the NE swell that’s our main hope. Water temp on the 11th is 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Here’s the brutal truth: From the 11th of September all the way through to the 22nd, it’s a desert. Tiny, pathetic swell – we’re talkin’ 0.7ft to 2ft at best. The combined energy readings are laughable, mostly in the 10 to 30 range (weak energy). The wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, chopping up the little bump we get. A couple of mornings go glassy on the 14th and 21st, but there’s zero swell to make it count. You’re better off stayin’ in bed.

The first flicker of hope comes on the 22nd of September (Tuesday morning). Swell bumps to 2ft from the NNE, energy jumps to 54 (still weak, but better). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WNW, so it could be clean. Not a day to write home about, but it’s the first time you’d consider a paddle.

Now, for the real deal. Circle the 23rd of September (Wednesday). The morning brings a solid 5ft NNE swell with a 9-second period. The energy finally shows up at 342 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a light cross-shore from the N. It’s not perfect, but it’s workable. The afternoon gets even better – swell holds at 5ft from the NNE, period 9 seconds, and the energy pushes to 447 (moderate wave energy). This is the standout. 5ft is a fun, solid size – not too big for most, but enough to get your heart goin’. The direction matches the optimum, but the wind stays cross-shore from the NNE. Not ideal, but after 11 days of nothing, this is gold.

The 24th of September (Thursday) keeps the swell at 5-5ft from the NNE, with energy in the 350-400 range (moderate wave energy). But the wind picks up, turning more cross-onshore, so it’ll get a bit lumpy. The 25th of September (Friday) is similar – 5ft swell from the NE, period 10 seconds, but the wind is a strong onshore from the NE at 16 mph. That’s gonna make it choppy and messy.

The final days on the 26th of September (Saturday) are the biggest at 5ft from the NE, but with a fresh cross-onshore wind at 19 mph. That’s gonna blow it out for a beach break. At that point, it starts to look more like a kite surfing day than a paddle session.

So, here’s the call. The first 11 days are a total write-off. Don’t waste your time. The only true window is the 23rd of September (Wednesday). That’s your day. It won’t be perfect, but it’s the biggest, most energetic swell of the entire run. Get on it while it lasts, because the wind takes over after that. Keep the faith, the ocean will come back around.

Rusty.

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