Noises Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Noises. This is a serious reef break, for advanced surfers only, and it’s exposed to the swell. We’ve got a solid run of waves on the way, but the wind is gonna be the story, making some days magic and others a real battle.

The opening act on Friday the 28th is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a clean 8ft SW swell pushing in with moderate energy (1630), but that cross-off wind chops it up enough to make it a tough session. Afternoon drops off in size, so you could get wet but don’t expect much.

Now, Saturday the 29th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning brings a clean 7ft SW swell with a *very* long 16-second period, meaning groundswell energy coming from deep water. The combined energy is pumping at 3510, and with an offshore breeze, you’re looking at some real quality. This is definitely the standout for the first week. The swell is pushing 10ft by Saturday afternoon, but it’s only 3 mph offshore wind, making for an exceptional afternoon for the experts. Water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Sunday the 30th is probably the peak of the whole run for raw power. The morning sees an 12ft SW swell with a 17-second period, producing massive energy (6797). That light NE cross-off wind will keep it clean. This is big and powerful, a true expert session. By the afternoon, the wind swings a bit cross-on and it gets a little messy, but the morning is the clear winner.

Things go downhill from Monday the 31st. The wind turns onshore and stays there, with a strong NW breeze and a 8ft+ WSW swell. It’s going to be choppy and messy all week. Monday through Wednesday (Sep 2nd) is a write-off with moderate to fresh onshore winds and rain. The swell stays big, between 8ft and 12ft, but the quality is gone. This is proper windblown stuff.

The second week is a mixed bag. Saturday the 5th of September is a no-go with a gale-force SSW cross-shore, just a complete horror show. We get a little relief on Sunday the 6th with a smaller 4ft to 5ft WSW groundswell and clean cross-off winds from the SE. It’s not huge, but the energy is moderate (up to 1654) and it will be a nice clean session with better crowd manners.

The end of the forecast window, around September 8th and 9th, looks like it gets completely out of hand. We’re looking at a massive 16ft to 21ft WSW swell by the 10th, with the energy figures hitting over 22000. That’s about the biggest we see on the charts. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, so it won’t be pristine, but if you have the nerve and the skill, those massive, semi-clean walls on the 9th and 10th could be the ride of your life. It’s a long-range call, but that is some serious, serious ocean energy.

For the everyday surfer, Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of August are the ones to circle. Those mornings deliver the best combination of size, power from the optimum SW direction, and light offshore winds. After that, it’s a waiting game for a clean window in the second week around Sunday the 6th.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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