Matanzas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Matanzas. This is a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the SW, and it’s got a good run of surf coming our way.

The overall pattern is pretty solid. We’ve got a solid stretch of SW groundswell pushing through, with long periods that’ll be stacking up beautifully on the reef. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

Kicking off Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, we’ve got clean 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period. The wind is light and cross-off from the SSE, which is a real treat. The energy is moderate (615), and the wave comment says it all – expect very good surf conditions. The afternoons get a bit dicey with onshore wind, so make the morning session your priority.

Moving into Wednesday the 9th, the swell drops to 2ft, but the period stretches to 15 seconds. The morning is clean again with a slight air, making for some fun, long lines on the reef. The energy is still moderate (400). Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are a mixed bag – mornings offer clean 3ft to 4ft surf, but the afternoons get blown out by a stiff cross-onshore wind.

Saturday the 12th brings a bit more size, with 6ft in the morning. The period drops to 9 seconds, so it’s a bit more of a short-period swell, but it’s clean and the energy is moderate (463). Still a good session.

Now, if you’ve got patience, the real standout window starts Sunday the 13th of September. The morning is absolutely glassy with a 2ft swell but a massive 18-second period. The energy is moderate (528), and the wave comment says it all – expect very good surf conditions. This is a long-period groundswell, which will be peeling like a dream on this reef. The following Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th mornings are also looking fantastic, with 4ft and 4ft SW swell, long periods, and clean cross-off winds. The energy jumps up to 786 on Monday, so the power is there.

The second week stays promising. Thursday the 17th and Saturday the 19th of September mornings are clean. Saturday the 19th is a big one – 5ft of SW swell with a 12-second period, light offshore wind from the ENE, and a very strong energy reading (723). The wave comment is expecting very good surf conditions. This is a top pick.

Then, the real heavy hitter arrives on Wednesday the 23rd of September. We’re looking at 8ft of SW swell with a 13-second period. The energy is massive (2548), making it an excellent session for experienced surfers only. The morning wind is gentle and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is not for beginners – it’s a proper, powerful reef wave.

Overall, the best surf on offer is the morning of Monday the 14th of September for the quality of the swell and conditions, and the morning of Saturday the 19th of September for the size and clean conditions. The 23rd is for the experts only.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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