Middles/Generals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase – this 16-day stretch is a real grind. There’s a big, frustrating gap of nothing but poor conditions right at the start, so we’re going to have to be patient.

The first time you might even think about paddling out is Tuesday, September 1st at Middles/Generals. And even then, it’s just barely on the radar. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the ENE, but with a short period of 8 seconds and a moderate cross-shore breeze, it’s going to be choppy and ugly. The combined wave energy is moderate (666), but the wind will ruin it. Don’t get excited.

Wednesday, September 2nd brings a bit more size, with waves hitting 7ft from the ENE in the morning. The energy is strong (1153), but that fresh cross-shore wind (30 km/h) will keep it lumpy and hard to manage. That’s a lot of power, but it’s messy power. For the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s a battle.

The rest of the first week and into the second is pretty much a dead zone. We’re stuck in a pattern of poor surf conditions, with the wind staying cross or cross-onshore, and the swell either too small or too short-period. From the 4th to the 8th of September, the swell drops right off, with heights under 3ft. It’s a real bummer.

Finally, a glimmer of hope late in the forecast. Thursday, September 10th afternoon shows some real potential. The swell is 5ft from the E, with a period lengthening to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is a solid 1144, and the wind drops to a light breeze from the ENE (10 km/h), making it cross-shore with only small ripples. For the first time in the forecast, the conditions look nearly clean. This is the standout. It’s a long way off, but for a short window, Middles/Generals might actually have some decent shape. Keep an eye on it.

Water temp is sitting at a normal 81°, nothing unusual there.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a total loss. We’ve got a long gap with no real recommendations. The second week is mostly quiet, but that Thursday the 10th afternoon is the one to watch. It’s not a classic forecast, but it’s not a total blank either. Hang in there.

Rusty.

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