North Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this out there. It’s Rusty, and I’m looking at the next stretch of waves for North Bar. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a slow grind for most of this period.

The overall picture is pretty flat and quiet. We’ve got a long stretch here with very little energy on offer, and the swell that does show up is small and weak. The good news is there are a few days with some offshore wind and clean conditions, but it’s all small stuff. The real standout is going to be later on, but we’ve got to wait for it.

We’re looking at a big gap right now. From the start of this outlook through until the 13th of September, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, in the 0.7ft to 1ft range, and the energy is weak, with combined values mostly in the teens and twenties. There are some mornings and afternoons with offshore winds—like Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th—but with waves that small, it’s just not going to break properly. You’d be bobbing around more than surfing.

Then, around the 13th and 14th, we finally see a little pulse of surf, but it’s still below fun size. We’re talking 1ft to 2ft from the southeast, which is a step up, but still not enough to get too excited about. The winds are offshore which is a big plus—it’ll be clean—but you’re still on a longboard or a fish at best. The energy is still modest too, in the 30s and 40s.

Now, the one real window that catches my eye is the 18th of September. Friday afternoon. The swell bumps up a touch to 2ft and the energy jumps to 59, which is the highest we see in this whole run. That’s still not big, but it’s the best on offer. The wind is light offshore, so it should be glassy and clean. It’s a small, clean day, so the focus will be on getting a few lined-up ones on the beach and reef. It’s not going to be epic, but if you want the pick of the litter, that’s your time. The waves are from the ESE, but that very slight NW wind will make it nice.

Water temp at North Bar is around 70°, which is about normal for this time of year, no real surprises there.

This break is fairly consistent, but the surf is just not there for the vast majority of this window. It's not a blank run, just a small run. Be patient. Late in the second week, around the 22nd, we still see those small 1ft waves, with clean conditions in the morning, but the period is short, so don’t expect much push. You might get a few ankle-biters on the inside.

So, get your longboard ready and wait for the 18th. Before that, it’s a lot of waiting for not much.

Rusty out.

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