La Palue Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the only spot in the region that's got anything for us.

The next couple of weeks start off pretty grim, but there's a real standout window that's worth holding out for. The first few days are a write-off, and you'll have to wait through a long stretch of poor conditions before we get to the good stuff.

We're looking at La Palue, an expert-only beach break that's exposed to the swell. The water's sitting at 65°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until Saturday the 5th of September. Saturday morning is the standout. The wind is light offshore from the east, which is going to leave the surface glassy and clean. There's a solid 7ft swell rolling in from the west-northwest. This is a proper groundswell, with a long period of 12 seconds, bringing in a heap of energy (1248). It's a good size though, over 5ft, so it's not for beginners. The wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers", so if you've got the game, this is the one to aim for. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, but that morning session is the pick of the entire forecast.

After that, it's back to a messy run. Sunday the 6th has a small 3ft swell but the wind is off, so it's surfable but nothing special. Monday the 7th delivers a bigger 7ft swell from the west with a very long 13-second period, and the energy is right up there (1592), but the onshore wind is ruining it, making for choppy, poor surf. That pattern of onshore wind and poor conditions drags on through the whole next week. The wind just doesn't play ball.

Then, finally, we get another window. On Saturday the 12th of September, the morning brings a clean 6ft swell from the west-northwest. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the south-southeast, which is a major positive. The period is a solid 11 seconds, and the energy is moderate (771). The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions". It's a touch smaller than the previous Saturday, but it's clean and should offer some fun waves. The afternoon gets a bit messy with the wind turning onshore, so again, the morning is your target.

The following week looks poor again until Wednesday the 16th of September. The morning is clean with a light offshore easterly wind, and a 5ft swell from the west-northwest with a 10-second period (388 energy). It's a "good surf conditions" call, but it's nothing compared to the two Saturdays.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is without a doubt Saturday morning, the 5th of September. That's the one with the cleanest waves and the most juice. The second-best window is Saturday morning, the 12th of September. Both are early morning sessions before the wind turns. The rest of the period is largely a bust, with the wind making a mess of things.

Rusty.

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