Lakes Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a mixed bag coming up for Lakes Beach over the next couple of weeks; a lot of size, but not always with the right conditions to make it easy.

The first real chance to get wet looks like Monday morning, September 7th. The swell is a clean 5ft from the south with a period of 8 seconds (moderate wave energy of 357). The wind is glassy and offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean. This is about as good as it gets for the early part of the week. The water temperature is running at 66°F, which is about average for this time of year. Nothing to complain about there.

Then it gets interesting. Tuesday morning, September 8th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the SSE with energy reading 807. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but honestly, 8ft at a sandbar is getting into the big, powerful range. This is more for the experienced crew; beginners should sit this one out. The tide and wind are favorable, but the sheer size makes it a handful. The energy is moderate-strong.

The pattern continues through Thursday, September 10th, with a 8ft S swell and energy hitting 1092. The wind is cross-off in the morning, so it’s clean, but again, it’s a big, powerful wave. By the afternoon, the swell is 8ft with energy at 1697 - that’s strong to very strong energy - but the wind goes cross-shore, chopping it up a bit.

Friday morning, September 11th, is a standout. We have a 7ft south swell, period stretching to 11 seconds (longer period groundswell), energy at 1106, and perfect glassy conditions with zero wind. This is a proper session for the experienced surfer. That long period means it’ll be a bit more lined up and powerful, but at a beach break it might be a bit too straight-running. Still, with glass and that size, it’s the pick of the window.

After that, the swell drops off through the weekend and into the next week. Mornings will be the best bet with lighter winds, but the size gets smaller and the onshore winds pick up in the afternoons. Tuesday morning, September 15th, brings a 7ft swell, but it’s coupled with strong 25 mph winds from the SSW. That’s a messy, blown-out mess, and honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The tail end of the forecast, Thursday morning, September 17th, shows some promise again. A 5ft south swell with a period of 11 seconds and energy of 650, with light S winds and clean conditions. The guidance says expect very good surf conditions. It’s a solid option for a more relaxed session, especially if you’ve been sitting out the big days.

For the majority of the second week, the surf is either too small, too windy, or the swell is too big for the break. It’s a patchy run. The two real standouts are Monday 7th morning’s glassy 5ft and Friday 11th morning’s glassy 7ft. Friday is the one for the big wave hunters.

Stay safe out there, and don’t be a hero in the big stuff if you’re not ready.

Rusty.

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