Lakes Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Lakes Beach.

The whole 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a few moments that could be really good, but this spot is for advanced surfers only. It's exposed to the swell, and when it gets big, it gets real big. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing to write home about there.

The first real chance to get wet comes in on Thursday the 10th of September. There's a solid 8ft S swell running, with a combined energy of 1110, that's a lot of power. The wind is cross-off, so the faces will be clean. But, mate, at 8ft, this is only for the experts. It's a big, powerful wave. The period is 9 seconds, so it's a bit of a windswell, not a classic groundswell, but it's got the size. The afternoon holds the same size and energy (1370), with a longer period of 10 seconds and a cross-off wind. Still, it's too big for anyone but the experienced crew. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, so be prepared to share the peak if you're out.

Friday the 11th looks better. The swell drops to 6ft from the S, with energy at 693. The wind is a lighter cross-off, which is perfect for clean waves. The morning is the pick. The afternoon sees it drop to 6ft, but the wind turns cross-shore, so it gets a bit of chop.

Now, Saturday the 12th is the standout. The morning is glassy. The wind is a light SSE at 5 km/h, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the S, with a glorious 12-second period. That's a proper groundswell. The energy is 611, so it's got some push. Combined with the glassy conditions, this is the best session on offer. It's a manageable size, good shape, and clean. Get out there early. The afternoon degrades as the wind turns onshore.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are write-offs. The swell drops away and the wind is nasty onshore. We've got a few days of nothing.

Wednesday the 16th sees a bit of a pulse. A 5ft S swell comes in with a short 8-second period, and energy of 668. The wind is cross-shore, so it's a bit lumpy. It's surfable, but not great.

After that, it goes quiet again until a wildcard pops up. On Saturday the 19th of September, a huge 12ft S swell arrives, with a massive energy of 2309. The wind is onshore, though, so it's going to be a messy, dangerous beast. Only for the absolute best, and even then, it's a kite-surfing day if you ask me. The afternoon is even worse with a 35 km/h onshore wind.

The rest of the window is a mix of marginal slop and onshore junk. There's a small window on Sunday the 20th with a 5ft S swell and energy of 600, but the wind is messy. The 25th of September, Friday morning, has a clean 4ft S swell with a cross-off wind and energy of 470. It's a small, clean wave for the experts.

So, the call is clear: Saturday the 12th morning is the absolute best. Glassy, clean groundswell. Thursday the 10th is for the hardcore crew only. Everything else is a gamble.

Rusty.

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