Number Fours Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for Number Fours.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first few days are pretty grim—strong cross-off winds in the 25 mph range are messing up a building swell, leaving the surf in poor shape. It’s not until the end of the first week that things start to get interesting.

The standout session looks to be Monday, September 7th. The swell jumps to a solid 15 ft out of the SSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wave energy is off the charts (11848), which is just huge. The wind is a clean cross-shore, making it rideable for the experienced crew. But let’s be real, at 15 ft, this is not one for the beginners—this is expert territory only. That kind of long-period groundswell will be breaking a bit straight at a reef, but the power will be there in spades. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but keep in mind, it’s a week out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The run-up to that is worth a mention too. Saturday, September 5th, through Sunday, September 6th, has consistent 7 ft to 8 ft ENE swell with moderate to fresh cross-off breezes and decent energy (up to 2733). It’s a reliable couple of days for intermediate surfers, with clean conditions and plenty of push.

Then, after that big Monday, the surf drops off quickly. Tuesday, September 8th, is back to poor conditions. But then, we get a beautiful little window on Wednesday, September 9th. The swell is small, around 3 ft, but it’s glassy in the morning—ESE wind at just 3 mph. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’ll be small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a fun fish.

After that, the second week looks pretty monotonous. There’s a persistent ENE swell running from 3 ft up to 7 ft through the end of the week, but it’s all marred by moderate to fresh cross-off winds. It’s a bit of a rinse-and-repeat situation. Keep your expectations in check.

Then, as we push into the second weekend, we get another big pulse. Monday, September 14th to Tuesday, September 15th, the swell builds to 16 ft with strong energy (up to 6678). This could be a monster, but confidence is lower this far out. If it holds, it’s another day for experts only, and the crowds will be likely at a spot that sometimes gets busy.

Overall, the best bet is that Monday the 7th. The rest of the run is patchy, with the early part blown out and the back half a mix of manageable but not epic. For the reliable, everyday surfer, the weekend of the 5th and the glassy morning of the 9th are your best bets for a fun, clean session.

Rusty.

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