Middles/Generals Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the waves ahead for Middles/Generals.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is one of those outlooks where you might wanna take up golf for a bit. We’ve got a long, frustrating stretch of poor conditions to start. From Thursday the 27th of August all the way through to Sunday the 6th of September, it’s a write-off. Strong cross-shore winds, mainly from the ENE at 19-25 mph, are just chopping everything to bits. The swell is small and weak, with combined energy readings mostly between 475 and 929 (moderate wave energy), but that wind is the real killer. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year.

Finally, around Monday the 7th of September, things start to look a little more promising. We see the swell energy jump into the 1000s, peaking at 1580 on Thursday the 10th with an 8ft swell from the ENE. The wind backs off to a light breeze, turning cross-onshore, which will at least clean things up a bit. The waves will be solid and there's some real grunt in the water.

Now, the standout looks to be on Friday the 11th of September. The morning session could be special, with the swell hitting 10ft from the ENE, period around 9 seconds, and a light offshore wind from the ESE. That's the kind of wind that will really groom these waves. But there's a big caveat, and I mean a huge one: at 10ft, this is going to be a beast and only for the experts. This break is exposed to the ESE, which is the optimum direction, so it'll be handling that energy, but it'll be heavy and powerful. Combined wave energy hits 2105 (strong to very strong wave energy), so you’ll feel the ocean’s pulse. Expect crowds, as this spot is often busy when it's on.

The afternoon on the 11th drops back to 7ft, but the wind shifts cross-onshore, so the morning is the real window for the experienced crew.

Honestly, for the first week-plus, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with that strong cross-shore wind. But that last few days, especially the morning of the 11th, has a real shot of being something special for the chargers.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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