Momi Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

Alright, we’ve got a single spot on the menu for the next couple of weeks: Momi Bay. This is a sheltered little reef setup, and it’s not a beginner’s wave when it gets going. The water is sitting at 78°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

The next few days are where the real action is. Tuesday morning, the 15th of September, is looking like the standout. We’ve got a solid 8ft groundswell pulsing in from the SSW with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. That’s the kind of combo that’ll have the reef reeling off some heavy lines. The combined swell energy is a thumping 3968, which is seriously strong. This one is for experienced surfers only – that size and power is no joke, but for those who can handle it, the morning session will be absolutely firing. It might be a little on the bigger side, but that clean offshore window is a major positive. Keep in mind, with a period that long and that direction, the wave will be grinding, but it could be a bit more of a challenge for the paddle out.

The surf eases through Wednesday and Thursday with clean, glassy conditions on offer, but the real highlight after that initial pulse is Monday the 21st of September. The morning brings another 8ft SSW groundswell, with a solid 15-second period and a cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph. It’s still big and meaty, with combined energy at 2507, so again, this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. It’s another excellent call for experienced surfers.

Looking further out, the 23rd of September (Wednesday morning) also looks promising with a 8ft SSW groundswell and a long 16-second period, plus light cross-offshore winds. That’s another strong window. The weekend of the 20th and the 22nd have decent swell but the wind gets a bit more side-shore and a touch stronger, so the quality drops off.

Later into the second week, around the 25th and 26th, we see some more size pop up (over 8ft) but the wind direction is more cross-off from the SE, which is okay. It’s still clean, but the magic of that perfect offshore is gone.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, the pick of the entire 16-day window is Tuesday the 15th of September morning. That’s the one to circle. The Monday the 21st morning is also a top contender. There will be a few days with small, clean waves (like Thursday the 17th) but for size and power, aim for those first two. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so get in early.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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