Linkys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. It’s a bit of a flat spell out here for the next week and a half, no two ways about it. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak surf and pretty ordinary conditions. That run from the 15th through to the 22nd is basically a write-off for any real surfing – we’re talking ankle-biters with a lot of onshore and cross-shore chop messing things up.

The water’s sitting at 63°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. Nothing crazy there, just your typical early autumn water.

Now, there is a pulse of energy that shows up mid-period. The 23rd sees the swell start to build, but it’s accompanied by strong winds and rain, so it’s messy. That big bump on the 23rd afternoon, with 10ft of short-period ESE swell (combined energy of 826), is a raw, jumbled mess – that’s not for the faint of heart, and honestly, it looks more like a washing machine than anything surfable. That’s strictly expert territory, and even then, it’s pretty ugly.

The one real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the morning of the 24th. The swell drops back to a more manageable 7ft, but the key thing is the wind goes completely glassy with a period of 8 seconds and the energy is still solid at 495. That’s a window of clean, powerful waves at Linkys, and with that smooth surface, it’s going to be the best we see in this whole stretch. It’s not huge, but it’s got some push and it’ll be clean. That’s your pick.

After that, the 25th and 26th stay in that 3ft to 4ft range, but the wind is all over the place. There’s a window on the 27th morning with a light offshore and clean conditions, but it’s small – around 3ft – and the energy is weak. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The last few days, from the 28th through the 30th, we see a bit more size on the 28th with that offshore wind, but it’s still pretty weak and the swell direction doesn't have a lot of punch. The 30th afternoon shows a bit of a drop back down with a clean offshore wind, but again, it’s small stuff.

So, bottom line: if you’re keen, your best bet is that Thursday morning, the 24th. That’s the one with a bit of size and clean conditions. The rest is mostly a matter of waiting and watching. Keep the hopes up, though; it doesn’t look like it’s going to stay this flat forever, but this window isn't offering much for the average surfer.

Rusty

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