Lakes Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Lakes Beach. It’s a sandbar setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s an advanced wave. The water temp is sitting at 65.7°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, no big anomaly to worry about.

Alright, the first bit of surf worth paddling out for is on Monday, September 7th, in the morning. We’ve got a 4.6ft swell from the south, period of 8 seconds, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The combined energy is 298 (moderate), and it’s looking clean. This is a solid window for a session, just you and the ocean.

Now, Tuesday morning, September 8th, the swell jumps up to 8.2ft from the south, period of 9 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the south at 12 mph, keeping things clean. The energy is pumping at 981 (moderate-to-strong). But honestly, 8.2ft is pushing it for this spot – that’s expert territory. If you’ve got the skill and the nerve, it could be a ripper, but most folks will want to sit this one out. The wind and tide are favorable, but the size is the issue.

Then Wednesday morning, September 9th, we drop back to 3.6ft south swell, 8-second period, with a clean cross-off breeze from the south at 9 mph. Energy is 230 (weak-to-moderate). It’s a fun, manageable wave but nothing to write home about.

Skip ahead to Saturday, September 12th, morning session. We’ve got a 5.9ft south swell, period of 11 seconds – that’s groundswell territory, so longer gaps between sets and better shape. Wind is light cross-off from the SSW at 6 mph, clean conditions. Energy is 828 (moderate-to-strong). This is the standout of the whole outlook. The longer period means the waves will have more punch and hold up better, especially on a sandbar. Crowds are possible here, but with that kind of quality, it’ll be worth sharing the water.

Tuesday, September 15th afternoon sees a 6.9ft south swell, period of 10 seconds, but the wind is cross-on from the ESE at 9 mph, making it choppy. Energy is 898 (moderate-to-strong). Too big and too messy for most.

Wednesday, September 16th morning: 4.9ft south swell, 11-second period, glassy with light easterly wind. Energy is 673 (moderate). Clean, good shape – a nice session if you can get it.

Thursday, September 17th morning: 3.9ft south swell, 10-second period, glassy with a light SE breeze. Energy is 626 (moderate). Again, clean and surfable.

Friday, September 18th afternoon has a 3.3ft south swell with a massive 19-second period – that’s very long-period groundswell. Wind is cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph, clean. Energy is 1342 (strong). But that long period on a sandbar can make things a bit straight and fast, so it might not be as user-friendly as it sounds. Worth a look if you’re experienced.

After that, from Saturday, September 19th through to Monday, September 21st, it’s all marginal or poor – small waves, onshore winds, or too much size with bad wind. There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations.

Overall, the best bet is Saturday morning, September 12th – that 5.9ft south groundswell with light offshore wind and clean conditions. That’s your pick.

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