Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line at Noises.

We're kicking off a solid run of surf, but we've got a bit of a rough start to get through first. The early days, this coming Saturday and Sunday morning, are a write-off. Saturday is a total mess with a strong cross-onshore wind and lumpy sea state. Not worth paddling out. Sunday morning cleans up nicely, but we're still in that marginal zone.

The real action starts to fire up on Sunday afternoon, September 6th. We're looking at a solid 15 ft swell out of the SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds. That's a proper groundswell and there's a massive 11778 units of energy behind it. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSE, a gentle breeze that'll leave the face of these waves looking perfect. This is a standout session for experienced surfers – that size is well beyond anything for a beginner. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Monday keeps the quality high. The morning sees 12 ft SW swell, still with a long 16-second period, and lighter cross-off winds. The afternoon holds the same size but with a bit more breeze, though still clean. Tuesday, September 8th, is the pick of the first week. We've got 13 ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds, with 9392 units of energy in the morning, and light cross-off winds all day. That's a serious, clean, powerful swell for the advanced crew.

We get a breather mid-week with size dropping, but the quality holds. Wednesday afternoon, September 9th, is a notable one. The swell is a more manageable 10 ft from the SW, still a decent 15-second period, and the wind drops to a near-silent 3 mph from the NE. That's about as glassy as it gets. The data calls it "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers," and I wouldn't argue. That's a session for the connoisseur.

After that, the swell dips for a few days, with some smaller, less energetic pulses through Thursday and Friday. The wind stays reasonable, keeping things rideable, but it's not the same caliber.

Then we hit another bump. Saturday, September 12th, the wind swings onshore again, strong from the SW, and the quality goes straight out the window. That continues into Sunday with onshore winds, making for a messy few days.

The pattern turns around again. Monday, September 14th, sees a new, solid SW groundswell building in, though the wind is cross-shore. The quality gets better through the day. Tuesday, September 15th, is another standout morning. That 13 ft SW swell at 15 seconds returns, and the wind is clean cross-off from the NNE. Nearly 8700 units of energy on a clean face – that's the good stuff.

There's another onshore blowout from Wednesday the 16th through to Friday the 18th, with some size but poor conditions. The wind is just too messy.

Now, looking way ahead, Sunday, September 20th, is a monster. We're talking 20 ft of SW swell with a period of 17 seconds in the morning, and a staggering 20234 units of energy. The wind is light offshore from the WNW. But here's the catch: that's just too big for this break, even for the best of the best. The data says it's predicted to be too big, and I have to agree. That amount of water moving around is a whole different ball game, and only a handful of experts on a jet ski might consider it. It's a long-range call so keep an eye on it, but for now, it's one to watch from the cliffs.

So, to sum it up for a surfer: The best windows are Sunday afternoon, September 6th, and Tuesday, September 8th. If you want a slightly smaller, glassy gem, don't sleep on Wednesday afternoon, September 9th. The second week looks up and down, with Tuesday, September 15th, offering another top-tier morning before the wind turns again.

Stay sharp.

Rusty.

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