K.O.A Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

To be straight with you, the outlook is pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, poor quality surf ahead. The only spot that’s really on the radar is K.O.A, which is a consistent, intermediate-level break that's exposed to the swell. It's set up for a NE swell, so that's what we're hoping for.

The run starts on Wednesday, September 2nd, and honestly, it’s a tough watch. We’ve got a small, 3ft SE swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is a cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph. The combined wave energy is weak (196), and it’s just poor conditions. That sets the tone for the rest of the week. The water temperature is sitting at 82°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Thursday through the weekend is a washout. Swell keeps dropping from 2ft down to 1ft, with short periods around 8 seconds. The wind is messy, mostly cross-off or cross-shore, and the energy is pathetic, dropping into double digits. Friday morning has a bit of offshore wind, but the swell is a tiny 2ft, so it’s a skunk session.

We get a bit of a pulse starting Monday, September 7th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the ENE with a period of 8 to 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to moderate (248 to 310). But here’s the kicker: the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. It’s going to be choppy and messy. Not the gem we’re after.

Tuesday, September 8th, has a similar looking 3ft ENE swell, but the wind looks better. A cross-offshore breeze at 12 mph from the SSW could make it a bit cleaner. The energy is still moderate (218). It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a week. Still, nothing to write home about.

The rest of the second week is a slow death. Swell drops back to the 1ft to 2ft range with weak energy. The wind stays mostly cross-off or cross-shore, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about.

Then, on Monday, September 14th, we get a glimmer. The swell is still tiny at 2ft from the ESE, but the wind goes glassy—a light NW breeze at 3 mph. The energy is still weak (68), but glassy conditions on a 9-second period swell can make for a fun little session on a longboard. It's labelled as "surfable but very ordinary", which is probably the most optimistic thing we’ve seen in the whole forecast.

The final days of the run are a return to the tiny, weak swells with poor wind. Not worth paddling out for.

So, the standout? That Monday, September 14th morning session at K.O.A. It’s not big, it’s not powerful, but with glassy conditions and a little ESE swell, it’s your best chance to get a clean, fun wave in the whole 16-day window. Don't expect much else.

Rusty.

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