Latigo Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks. Things are pretty quiet out here, but I’ll talk you through what we’ve got.

The main spot to focus on is Latigo Point, a point break that rarely breaks. So when it does, it’s a bit special. The water is a balmy 71°F, which is 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, you’d be in a spring suit or less.

The first real action kicks off on Saturday, September 5th morning. We’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell, with a very long period of 16 seconds, and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 848. The long period is a big plus for a point break like this, but it’s a rare wave, so don’t expect it to be pumping. Saturday afternoon sees the swell drop a touch to 3ft, with a light cross-shore wind.

Sunday, September 6th picks up a bit. The swell builds to 5ft from the S, period dropping to 14 seconds, still a decent groundswell. The morning has a light offshore wind again, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate at 853. This is probably the best on offer. The afternoon stays similar with a light cross-shore.

Monday the 7th sees the biggest swell of the run, 5ft from the S, but it’s a bit shorter period at 13 seconds. The morning is clean with a light cross-shore, but the afternoon is the standout window: a cross-offshore breeze and clean conditions. The energy is the highest we’ll see at 888 (moderate).

After Tuesday the 8th, the swell starts to fade quickly. Tuesday morning still has 5ft from the SSW, but the energy drops to 681. The wind stays light and cross-shore. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, which is still cross-offshore, so it stays clean.

From Wednesday, September 9th onwards, the heights drop below 3ft. The energy slumps, and we’re into a long stretch of small, weak surf. There’s a decent window on Thursday, September 10th afternoon, with 3ft of SW groundswell (16 seconds) and a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is only 507.

The second week is a write-off for any real quality. From Saturday, September 12th right through to the end of the forecast on Sunday, September 20th, the swell is mostly under 3ft, with very low energy (mostly under 300). The winds are often onshore or cross-onshore, creating choppy conditions. There are a few clean moments on the 16th and 17th afternoons, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. It’s a long, quiet spell.

So, if you’re keen, the clear standout is the Saturday morning, September 5th through to Monday, September 7th. The best single session is probably Monday afternoon, September 7th – the biggest swell of the run (5ft S), clean cross-offshore wind, and the highest energy (888). But remember, Latigo Point rarely breaks, so don’t bank on it being a classic. For the rest of the month, it’s looking like a flat spell.

Rusty.

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