Ledge Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on the local lineup for you. We're looking at a decent stretch ahead, though it's not all clean cut.

The main event is Ledge Point, a reef setup that's exposed to the southwest. It's a fairly consistent spot, so it's usually worth a look when the swell's up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing to get excited about there.

We start off with some serious energy on Tuesday the 8th. A solid 10ft swell from the WSW, with a very long 17-second period, is pumping in. The energy is massive (5582), but the wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 22 mph. It's rideable, but the conditions are described as "marginal," so it's not the cleanest it could be. This continues into Wednesday the 9th with a similar 8ft swell, though the wind swings more offshore from the east, making for cleaner conditions. The energy is still strong (3253), and the morning is the pick of the day.

Thursday the 10th is where things start to look really good. The swell drops to 6ft, but the wind swings to a gentle offshore breeze from the east in the afternoon. The energy is a moderate 1362, and the conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers." That's a standout right there – clean, offshore lines at Ledge Point, with a solid 6ft groundswell. For the more experienced surfer, this is the best session on offer.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 13th, the wind turns onshore and choppy, ruining the quality. The swell size stays in the 5ft to 8ft range, but the wind is just wrong. It's a skip for those days.

Monday the 14th brings a glimmer of hope. The swell is back up to 8ft from the WSW, and the morning sees a light offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is 2635, and it's another "excellent for experienced surfers" call. This is another standout session, but note: at 8ft, it's a bit too big for beginners. The rest of the week from Tuesday the 15th to Friday the 18th is a mixed bag of cross-shore and cross-offshore winds, with the swell holding around 7ft. It's not a total write-off, but you'll need to pick your window.

Looking further out, there's a big pulse on the horizon. By Wednesday the 23rd of September, we're looking at a massive 16ft groundswell from the WSW. The energy is a colossal 12437, and the wind is forecast to be a clean cross-off from the southeast. That's a huge swell, only for experts, and it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it. It promises to be a session to remember if it holds.

For the best of the bunch, lock in Thursday afternoon the 10th and Monday morning the 14th. Clean, offshore winds and solid swell make for the best sessions in the window.

Rusty.

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