Lafitenia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s happening for the next couple of weeks at Lafitenia. It's a reef-and-point set-up, open to the west, and if we can get the wind to play ball there’s some real potential in that long-period groundswell. Water temp is sitting at a very warm 75°, which is a solid 5° above normal for this time of year – feels more like a summer dip than a September session.

Honestly, the first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 2nd is a no-go with messy, weak energy and a cross-onshore messing things up. Thursday and Friday don't offer anything worth paddling out for either – small, weak, and no quality. We’re talking flat-ish, ordinary conditions right through the start of the period.

But then – keep your eyes on Saturday morning, the 5th. That’s the first real flicker of life. The swell comes up to 2ft from the northwest, and the period jumps to 11 seconds – that's groundswell, proper energy. The combined energy reading sits at 231 (moderate), so there’s enough push to get things rolling. What makes this a standout is the glassy conditions, with a light NE breeze and no wind to speak of. For a spot like Lafitenia that likes clean lines, that’s gold. Crowds can be an issue here, but on a Saturday morning with these conditions, you’ll want to be an early bird.

Sunday morning, the 6th is another top call. Swell size pushes to 5ft from the northwest, period at a very nice 12 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the southeast at 6 mph. That offshore wind will groom the waves beautifully. Combined energy is strong at 661, so there’s proper grunt in the water. This is solid intermediate territory – not for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it could be the session of the fortnight.

After that, things get a bit hit-and-miss. The afternoon winds tend to turn onshore or cross-onshore, and the quality drops right off. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are messy, with cross-shore winds and only marginal surf. Not worth the paddle.

There’s a window on Wednesday morning, the 9th, with 6ft swell from the northwest and 11-second period – energy is up at 739 (strong), but the wind is cross-onshore from the north-northeast at 6 mph. It’s surfable but not pristine. If you’re desperate, you could get some ones, but it won’t be glassy.

Beyond that, the second week gets pretty quiet. Swell sizes drop below 3ft from the 12th onward, with long flat spells. The morning of Monday the 14th has a tiny 1ft swell but a very long 15-second period – that’s a groundswell whisper. Combined energy is only 90, so it’s weak. Glassy conditions could make it a fun longboard session if you’re really keen, but don’t expect much.

Tuesday the 15th morning and Wednesday the 16th morning both show 4ft swell from the northwest, decent 11 to 12-second periods, and glassy conditions. Energy readings around 319 and 325 are moderate. These mornings could surprise – clean, well-shaped waves at a point break with that long-period swell. But it’s far out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

Overall, the standout is Saturday morning the 5th and Sunday morning the 6th. That Sunday in particular, with offshore wind and solid 5ft groundswell, is the pick of the bunch. Get on it.

Rusty.

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