Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and get into what’s actually going to be worth your time over the next couple of weeks.

The long and short of it is this: we’ve got a real window of opportunity opening up after a bit of a messy, unsettled start. The energy is definitely there, but we have to be patient and pick our moments. The first week is a mixed bag—some size, but wind and swell direction are going to be fighting us. The standout period looks like next Sunday and Monday, and then again into the following Wednesday. Those are the days you’ll want to clear your schedule for.

The first good window we see is on the morning of Sunday, the 23rd. The wind will be a clean offshore light breeze from the NNE, and we’ve got a solid 7ft SSW groundswell running on a 14-second period. The wave energy is moderate-to-strong at 2530. This is looking like a proper session. Then, in the afternoon, it gets even better. The wind goes glassy, the swell holds at 7ft, and the period bumps up to 16 seconds. That’s a beautiful, clean, powerful combination. The combined energy jumps to 3736, which is distinctly strong. This is the highlight of the run, no question about it. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is the one.

Now, the morning of Monday, the 24th, is still a solid option with glassy conditions and a 5ft SSW swell, but it’s a step down in size and energy from the day before. Still very good, but Sunday is the pick.

Looking further out, the morning of Monday, the 31st, shows a lot of promise. We have a clean 6ft SSW groundswell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east. It’s a bit further out, so treat it as promising rather than locked in, but the signs are good for some clean, powerful waves. Then, to close things out, the morning of Wednesday, the 2nd of September, is another one to circle. A 6ft SSW swell with a light offshore NNE wind and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon looks even better with a 6ft swell turning glassy. That’s a strong way to finish the forecast period.

Let’s be clear about the rest. Between now and that Sunday, it’s mostly about waiting. We’ve got some punchy swell on Thursday and Friday, but it’s accompanied by cross-shore winds and a lumpy, bumpy ocean. Not worth the fight. The weekend gets bigger—up to 8ft on Saturday morning—but the wind is onshore and it’s messy. That’s a pass for me. And for the beginners out there, a lot of this run is going to be too much. Anything over 5ft is pushing it, and we’ll see plenty of that.

Also, a heads-up for the experienced crew: that 7ft swell on Sunday the 23rd is over the 5ft mark, so it’s not for the faint of heart. And when that long-period groundswell hits, keep in mind the break here is a beach and reef setup. Long-period swells like this can be a bit shifty on the beach, so it might be worth looking for the reef to handle the power better.

There’s a bit of a lull in the middle of the second week, around the 26th and 27th, with onshore winds and poor conditions. And right at the very end, on the 29th and 30th, it turns onshore again and gets messy, even with some decent period in the water. That’s a classic case of energy with nowhere good to go.

One more thing – with the water temp sitting at 58°, that’s right on the average for this time of year. So, no surprises there, just get the right rubber on.

So, to sum it up: be patient, let the slop pass, and nail those windows on the 23rd and the 31st, and into the 2nd of September. That’s where the magic is.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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