Linkys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got the outlook for Linkys. Let’s be real – this stretch of the forecast is a tough one for paddle surfers. The swell is tiny and the energy is weak for most of the run. We’re looking at a reef and point set-up that’s inconsistent, and it’s exposed to the swell, but the optimum direction is from the NE, and the swell we’re seeing is mostly from the SE. That mismatch is a big part of the problem.

The water temp here is sitting at 66°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year, so nothing crazy, just a touch on the warm side.

We’ve got a long gap with no real surf to speak of. From Sunday the 30th of August right through to Tuesday the 1st of September, it’s all poor surf conditions with tiny swell and weak energy. The best of the first week is a tiny window on Tuesday afternoon, the 1st of September. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SE, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’s a weak, windswell. The energy is only 71 and the wind goes glassy, which is a big positive. The surf will be clean, but the waves are just ordinary. It’s really not a standout.

Then on Thursday the 3rd of September, we see a little more size. The morning has 5ft from the SE with a 6 second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the SSW at 6 mph. The combined energy climbs to 136, which is moderate. Thursday afternoon gets even better, with 5ft from the SE and glassy conditions. The energy hits 188. This is the best of the whole forecast. The swell is just over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, and the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy, but with offshore and then glassy wind, it’s the cleanest window we’ve got. The wave state is described as “glassy” for the afternoon, so if you’re an advanced surfer, this is your moment.

After that, it drops right back down. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a long run of poor conditions. The swell is tiny, under 3ft, and the winds are mostly cross-shore or onshore. There’s a brief moment on the 10th of September with a 2ft SE swell and a 9-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The energy is 63. It’s clean, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. The 11th of September has similar tiny, offshore waves, but again, the size is just too small.

The second week is a bust. From the 12th of September onward, it’s all tiny swell, poor energy, and cross-onshore winds. This spot is a reef and point, so it needs a proper swell to work. This run is looking better for a kite session than a paddle surf, given the consistent cross-shore wind and small, weak waves. The only real stand-out is that Thursday the 3rd. Be there for the afternoon glass-off.

Rusty.

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