Nine Mile Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what Nine Mile Reef has cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this isn’t a run of endless glory. There are a few windows where it cleans up and the swell lines up, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The water’s sittin’ at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the rubber.

We kick off on Sunday the 6th of September with a solid 5ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy, 1098 (moderate to strong energy) – but the wind’s cross-on from the ESE at 6 mph and it’s only a marginal call. Not the one to get excited about.

Monday the 7th, though – that’s where it gets interesting. The morning is glassy, wind from the NW at just 3 mph, and you’ve got a clean 4ft SSW swell, 14-second period, energy at 679. This is a standout window: clean, light, and that longer period will give the reef some nice shape. It’s a fairly consistent spot but can get a few heads out sometimes, so don’t expect solitude.

Tuesday the 8th morning still has some glassy leftovers – 3ft from the S, 11 seconds, but that’s small and fading. After that, things go quiet and a bit ordinary through Wednesday, with onshore winds and weak little 2ft waves.

Then we get a real spike on Thursday the 10th. Morning sees a big 7ft SW groundswell, 16 seconds, energy roaring at 2201 – that’s strong energy. But here’s the thing: the wind’s onshore from the S at 9 mph, and the swell might be too big for this break, especially for beginners. That one’s for experienced crew only, and even then, conditions aren’t ideal.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are messy with strong cross-on winds and lumpy conditions. Not worth paddling out unless you’re after a wrestle.

Sunday the 13th brings offshore winds from the NNW, but the swell drops to 4ft and it’s still a bit marginal. The morning’s your best bet if you’re keen, with 19 mph offshore winds keeping things clean but fresh.

Monday the 14th morning has gentler offshore breezes and 3ft of SW swell – small but clean.

Now, Tuesday the 15th is another one to watch. You’ve got 6ft SW swell, 13 seconds, and clean cross-off winds from the NNW. Energy is nearly 1000. That’s a solid, surfable day with good shape.

Wednesday the 16th turns ugly again with strong onshore winds and a short-period 10ft SSE slop on the afternoon – that’s only 8 seconds and messy. Not for the paddle crew; looks more like a kite day.

Thursday the 17th is more of the same – strong cross-on winds and lumpy, short-period junk.

Then we finish the run on a high note. Friday the 18th morning has offshore light breezes and 5ft from the SSE, but the period’s only 7 seconds, so it’s a bit weak. Saturday the 19th is the real gem of the second week: glassy conditions in the morning, 4ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, and energy at 677. That’s clean, lined-up, and beautiful. Sunday the 20th morning still has offshore winds and 4ft of SW swell.

Best on offer? Monday the 7th morning and Saturday the 19th morning. The 7th has glassy conditions and solid groundswell; the 19th is glassy with longer-period energy. Both are clean and offer proper reef waves.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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