Knights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been glued to the charts for the next fortnight. There’s a bit of a slow start, but the ocean’s got some decent pulses lined up for us. The key is picking your moments, ‘cause there’ll be plenty of onshore junk to sift through, especially if you’re keen on Knights.

The first couple of days are a washout, to be honest. Saturday and Sunday morning are the only real options to start, but they’re messy. Saturday’s got an 8ft SSW swell, but it’s cross-on and choppy – not worth getting wet for. Sunday morning cleans up a bit with some offshore wind, dropping to 7ft, and that’s your first real chance for a surf. The energy is solid at (2626), so there’s some push behind it. This is a beach and reef set-up, so with a period around 14 seconds, it should be handling that size okay, but it’s for the advanced crew only.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 24th has small, clean waves in the 5-5ft range, but the swell energy is weak, around (997). Not terrible, but not a standout. After that, the wind turns onshore and it gets ugly. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are blown out with SSW winds. Forget it. Thursday the 27th has clean conditions but the swell is only 4ft, and the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, and on a beach/reef break that can make things a bit too walled. It’s rideable, but not epic.

The first real standout is Sunday the 30th, but it’s a beast. The swell is predicted to hit 12ft with a long 18-second period, and the energy is enormous at (7495). The problem is, it’s just too big for this break. The wind and tide are favorable, but it’s only for experts, and even then, it’s a serious paddle. That’s the ‘too big’ caveat – I’d give that one a miss unless you’re genuinely charging.

After that, it settles back down. Monday the 31st has 8ft SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-shore blowing – it’s a bit average. The week rolls on with some clean mornings, particularly Wednesday the 2nd of September and Thursday the 3rd. Thursday morning looks sweet: 5ft of SSW swell, light offshore northerly wind, and clean conditions. The energy is moderate at (1432), but it’ll be fun, clean surf for the experienced.

The true highlight of the whole run looks like Friday the 4th of September. It’s not a huge swell, but it’s a solid 8ft coming from the SSW with a 14-15 second period. The morning has a slight cross-onshore breeze that might put a ripple on it, but the energy is strong at (2460). It’s pushing some good power. The next morning, Saturday the 5th, is also worth a look: 6ft of SSW swell with a light cross-offshore wind, clean again, and rated as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid run there.

For the record, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so it’s not a shocker when you hit the water.

So, if you’re picking your days, circle Thursday the 3rd and early Saturday the 5th for the cleanest rides. The big one on Sunday the 30th is a spectacle, but leave it to the heroes. The long-range stuff in the second week is promising but less certain – forecasts can change, so keep an eye out.

Anyway, I’ll be down there. See you in the water.

Rusty

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