Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a serious run of groundswell heading into Noises over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year – feels nice.

The opening window kicks off Monday morning, 7 September. The swell is a solid 12 ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 6877 (moderate to strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE at 6 mph, so the face will be clean. This is standout stuff for experienced surfers, but at that size, it’s strictly for experts. Light winds early, but by Monday afternoon the breeze picks up to 19 mph, making it a bit more of a handful.

Tuesday, 8 September, is the real highlight. The swell bumps up to 13 ft from the SW (16-second period), and the energy is massive at 8888 (strong). Morning wind is a moderate cross-off at 12 mph, but it’s the afternoon that steals the show – the wind drops to 6 mph cross-off and the swell veers slightly to the WSW. The conditions are exceptional for experts. This is the best session on offer.

Wednesday, 9 September, still sees 10 ft SW swell with a 15-second period, but the morning wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off, which will put a bit of texture on it. The afternoon is much better – light offshore from the E at 6 mph, giving you clean, excellent surf for experienced surfers. Energy drops to 3641 (moderate).

Thursday, 10 September, the swell drops to 7 ft from the SW. The morning is a bit messy with a moderate cross-off. The afternoon is a hidden gem – glassy conditions with the wind calm, and the swell shifts to the WSW at 15 seconds. The energy is 2109 (moderate). For a more manageable size, this is a clean, fun option.

Friday, 11 September, the swell is 5 ft but the period stretches to 19 seconds – very long period groundswell. That’s great for points and reefs, but at a beach break it can break too straight. The wind is moderate cross from the N, so it’s not perfect. Afternoon gets bigger at 8 ft but swings cross-on and choppy, so not the pick.

From Saturday, 12 September, through to Wednesday, 16 September, the wind turns onshore or cross-on and the swell stays big, 8 ft to 12 ft. The conditions are poor, with scores zero most days. The energy is still strong, but the wind is fresh and strong, making it a mess. This stretch is more for the kites than the paddle, especially at a beach setup.

Thursday, 17 September, we get a massive 16 ft swell from the WSW with a 16-second period and energy at 13105 (very strong). But the wind is a fresh onshore 19 mph, and it’s lumpy. Not surfable for anyone.

Friday, 18 September, the swell drops to 15 ft to 13 ft, with a gentle cross-on wind. The energy is still strong (7664 and 6239), but the cross-on chop makes it marginal. Only for the keenest experts.

The weekend of 19–20 September sees the swell at 10 ft to 12 ft, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, and the conditions are poor. Saturday afternoon has a 7 ft wave with a 13-second period, but the wind is onshore – not worth it.

Monday, 21 September, a new pulse of 15 ft from the SW with a 17-second period, energy at 11020 (very strong). But the wind is a fresh cross-on, and it’s lumpy. Another one for the kite crew.

The last days, 22 September, the swell is 10 ft with a near gale cross-on wind. Blown out.

Overall, the standout is Tuesday, 8 September afternoon at Noises – 13 ft, WSW, light cross-off, and exceptional conditions. Monday morning 7 September is also a cracker. The rest of the run is plagued by wind, so pick your windows carefully.

Rusty.

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