Anse du Brick Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – this outlook for Anse du Brick is a tough one. We’ve got a solid 16-day window in front of us, but the first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle. Most of the time the ocean’s just throwing up poor surf conditions, with lumpy cross-chop and messy lines. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate, hitting values like 182, 328, and even 476 at times, but the wind is just never your mate. The swell sticks mostly from the west, with periods all over the shop, but the wind is relentless – cross, cross-on, and fresh breezes are the norm. It’s not until about Tuesday the 15th of September, over a week away, that we finally see a little window of something, and even then it’s pretty ordinary.

Now, the one spot we’ve got to look at is Anse du Brick. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, exposed to the west-northwest swell. The water temperature is sitting at 67°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a bit of a treat if you’re in the water, but it won’t help the waves.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday morning, the 15th of September. The wind drops to glassy – that’s a massive positive – and we’ve got a 3ft swell from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is only 108, so it’s weak, but the comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” which is the best we’ve seen all forecast. The wind is a slight air from the southeast, keeping it glassy. It’s not a stand-out day by any stretch, but it’s the only time the conditions line up enough to get a clean wave. For a beginner, this is your best shot. The swell is small, so it’s safe, and the glassy conditions will make it look a lot better than it is. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so early morning is your go.

Before that, we’ve got a long stretch of nothing. From Thursday the 3rd of September right through to Monday the 14th of September, it’s all poor surf conditions. The swell comes and goes – 5ft to 6ft with cross-off winds, then dropping to 1ft, but the wind is always a problem. On Sunday the 13th of September morning, we get a little 2ft swell with a light breeze and clean conditions, but it’s only scored as “surfable waves but very ordinary,” and the combined energy is a weak 71. It’s not enough to get excited about.

After that Tuesday the 15th, the surf drops right off again. The rest of the week into the 18th of September is tiny – 1ft to 2ft, with lumpy cross-chop or fresh breezes, and the combined energy plummets to 26-41. It’s flat, mate.

So, if you’re desperate for a paddle, wait for the glass on Tuesday the 15th of September. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for something that’s just okay. The setup here is mostly a beach-and-reef thing, and with the wind and swell as it is, it’d be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

Rusty.

Read more