Menakoz Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu. We're looking at a bit of a slow start, but there's a couple of windows that are worth getting excited about. The first real chance to get wet comes on Thursday the 10th with a pulse from the NNW.

Thursday morning, September 10th, we've got a solid 4ft groundswell from the NNW (optimum direction for the spot) with a nice 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 333. The wind is a light easterly, cross-offshore, which is going to keep things clean. This is the pick of the early window. The water temp is running about average for the time of year, so a 3/2mm steamer will be fine.

Friday morning, September 11th, the swell drops right off. We're looking at tiny 2ft leftovers with a short 8-second period and weak energy. A total bust. The morning is glassy, but there's just nothing to push you around.

After a few days of small stuff, we get a proper pulse. Sunday morning, September 13th, is a standout. A 5ft swell from the NNW with a very long 13-second period is pumping in, generating moderate to strong energy (630). The wind is light SSE, clean offshore. This is a reef break, and that long-period groundswell is going to produce some proper, well-shaped lines. It's an expert wave, and with crowds often, you'll have company. This is the best on offer.

Monday morning, September 14th, is a good follow-up. 4ft from the NNW, still with a long 12-second period and moderate energy (363). Glassy conditions with a light ESE breeze. It's a smaller, cleaner version of Sunday.

Then we hit a dead zone. From Tuesday the 15th through to the 19th, it's mostly small, weak, and blown out. Not worth paddling out for.

Saturday morning, September 19th, the surf is inconsistent and weak at 4ft from the NW, but it's glassy. The energy is moderate (201). If you're desperate, you could get a grovel on, but it's ordinary.

The real long-range highlight is Sunday morning, September 20th. A 4ft, 10-second swell from the NNW with moderate energy (308) and, wait for it, a glassy, dead calm morning. It's a week away, so it's promising but not locked in yet. Mark it in your calendar.

By Thursday, September 24th, the very end of the run, we see another glassy window with a 3ft, 13-second groundswell from the NW. The energy is moderate (312), and the conditions are clean. It's a long way off, but it hints at a possible end to the dry spell.

Stay salty, Rusty.

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