Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. This is Noises, a reef that’s wide open to the swell and really likes a good WSW direction. Water’s about normal for this time of year, nothing to mention.

The whole 16-day run has surf, but it’s a mixed bag. The first few days, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th, are rough. Wednesday morning has a solid 16ft swell from the WSW with a long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore and it’s choppy. The energy is huge (14437), but it’s not the kind of day you paddle out for fun. The afternoon cleans up a bit with cross-off winds, but it’s still big and powerful. Thursday drops a little but stays fresh and lumpy. Friday 28th is smaller, around 7ft dropping to 6ft, and the energy drops off (1489 / 1199), but it’s clean. Nothing special.

Now, Saturday 29th is the real deal. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the east, light and clean. That’s the kind of combo that gets you out of bed. The energy is moderate (3388) and those long-period lines are going to wrap beautifully around the reef. Saturday afternoon picks up to 10ft, still clean, with a light cross-off breeze. This is a standout for experienced surfers only—the reef will handle that long period and the waves will have serious push.

Sunday 30th stays big at 10ft but the wind shifts, and by the afternoon it’s cross-on with ripples. Not as good. Monday 31st is a write-off in the morning with onshore wind and poor conditions, though the afternoon cleans up. Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd of September are plagued by onshore or cross-on winds, with big swell and messy conditions. The energy is high (over 6000) but the quality is poor.

Thursday 3rd September is still average. Then Friday 4th September morning looks like a gem: 10ft SW swell, clean, cross-off light breeze, and moderate energy (2803). That’s another one for the experienced crew. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th are smaller, with cross or cross-off winds, but not as clean. The standout in the second week is Monday 7th September morning. The swell is 12ft from the SW, 16-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE. That’s exceptional for experts. The energy is strong (6443) and the line-up is going to be heavy and well-organised.

Tuesday 8th September morning also looks excellent with a 13ft WSW swell, 17-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy is very strong (8260). That’s a big, powerful day and only for the well-prepared. After that, the swell fades into the 9th and 10th, with Thursday 10th morning showing a 8ft WSW swell, 19-second period, and clean cross-off winds. That’s a nice, long-period groundswell with moderate energy (4997).

So, the true standouts here are Saturday 29th August morning with that offshore wind and clean lines, and Monday 7th September morning for the big, powerful, offshore perfection. The crowds at Noises are sometimes a factor, but when it’s this good, it’s worth dealing with.

Rusty.

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