Millers Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've had a good look at what's on offer at Millers Landing, and I'm not gonna sugar-coat it—this stretch is looking pretty flat and messy for the next couple of weeks. There's just not a whole lot to get excited about, unfortunately.

The swell is tiny and the wind is almost always coming from the wrong direction. For the whole 16-day run, from Thursday the 10th of September right through to Friday the 25th of September, we're seeing a constant cross-onshore wind. That means the surface is going to be chopped up and bumpy, not the clean glassy stuff we all dream about. The waves are mostly under 3 ft, with the biggest push coming in around 3 ft on Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th, but even then, the period is short and sloppy. The combined energy from the swells (145) is moderate at best, but with that wind, it's just not going to translate into any decent shaped waves.

The only day that even slightly raises an eyebrow is Friday the 18th of September in the morning. The wind switches to a light onshore breeze, and the swell direction (WSW) is actually lining up with what the break likes. The swell is still only 1 ft, but the period is a very long 19 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The energy is up (216), so there's a bit of push in the water. You'd be looking at a clean, glassy surface with a long-period swell that might wrap in nicely. But honestly, it's marginal. The break is a beach and point setup, and those long-period swells can be tricky on a beach break, often closing out. Still, for a point break, it could offer a few clean lines. It's the best of a bad bunch, but I'd be checking the tide and not getting my hopes up too high.

For the rest of the period, it's a write-off. The wind is persistent, the swell is small, and from the 10th to the 17th, it's all rated as poor. The water temp is a toasty 80°F on the first day, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year—so at least you won't be cold if you go for a paddle.

Overall, there's nothing here that's going to get the heart racing. If you're desperate, that Friday morning on the 18th might be worth a look, but I wouldn't plan a trip around it. This is one of those stretches where the forecast is quiet, and we just have to wait for the next proper system. Stay patient, and keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

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