Luz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook for the next 16 days is a quiet one. There’s a long stretch of nothing really happening, and then a few small windows that might get you a wetsuit on, but we’re not talking about anything world-class.

First up, the best we’ve got is a small window around Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th. Saturday morning at Luz (point) we’ll see a short-period swell from the SE at 5 ft, but the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a weak, lumpy affair. The combined energy is moderate (322). The wind is cross-shore from the ENE at 15 mph, which brings a little chop, so the waves won’t be that clean. That afternoon, the wind goes glassy, which is a major positive, and the swell drops to 4 ft from the ESE. It’s still short-period (8 sec), but the glassy conditions will make it look a lot better. This is a point break, so that shorter period isn’t a deal-breaker, but it’s not groundswell. Sunday the 13th is similar, with a 5 ft SE swell, glassy in the afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (223). The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it won’t be a circus.

The water temperature is 66°F, which is a notable 5°F colder than the long-term average for this time of year. So, dig out the thicker wetsuit – it’s a bit nippy for early September.

After that, the surf drops right off. From the 14th through to the end of the period, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells, mostly under 3 ft, with very low energy (values in the single digits or low teens). There’s a few glassy moments, like Tuesday morning the 15th with a 1 ft ESE swell, or Friday morning the 18th with a 0.3 ft S swell, but these are barely a ripple. The water temperature data is missing for those later days, so we can’t say much about that.

Honestly, there’s no standout epic swell here. The best call is the Saturday 12th afternoon glassy session at Luz, or the Sunday 13th afternoon for a similar vibe. The water is colder than usual, so be ready for that. Otherwise, it’s a blank run. For a spot like Luz that’s inconsistent anyway, this kind of quiet spell is more normal for the area.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change. Rusty.

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