Number Fours Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's check out what Number Fours is dishing up.

To be honest, it's not a golden run, but there are a couple of windows that'll get you out of bed. The water's sitting at 81°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year.

The first little spark is on Saturday, September 5th. You've got a 8ft swell rolling in from the ENE, with a 13-second period – that's real groundswell energy. The combined energy is pumping at (2378), so there's plenty of push. The wind is a cross-off Fresh Breeze, keeping the waves clean. It’s a reef break, so that longer period can really offer up some good lines. It's fairly consistent, so you'll find a few waves.

Now, the main event, and the one that's got my attention, is Monday morning, September 7th. The swell swings around to the SSW, pushing 10ft of swell with a 15-second period. The wave energy jumps to (6186), which is strong. The swell direction is right in the wheelhouse for this exposed reef. The wind is a cross-shore Fresh Breeze, so expect a bit of lumpy texture on the face, but the power underneath will be serious. This one is for the experienced crew only. That 10ft on a reef is not the place for the groms. The afternoon turns into a total mess with onshore winds and 16ft waves – that's kite territory, not for a paddle board.

Things drop right off after that. From the 11th to the 14th, we get some waist-to-chest high ENE swell, around 6ft to 8ft, with a shorter period of 8 to 13 seconds. The winds are clean and cross-off most of that time, so it'll be rideable for a keen surfer, but it's not a standout.

Looking way ahead, Tuesday morning, September 15th, is a long-range keeper. The swell is small, only 3ft, but the period is a monster 21 seconds from the SSW. The energy is still moderate (1448), and the wind is a light cross-off breeze. The report calls it "excellent for experienced surfers." That period is so long it will make that reef stand up and pitch. It's 12 days out, so take it with a grain of salt, but it's a promising sign. The afternoon stays clean with similar 3ft surf at 20 seconds.

The last few days, from the 16th to the 18th, fizzle out into small, clean but weak conditions. Afternoon of the 18th gives a little bump back to 6ft from the ENE, 9-second period and gentle offshores, so it could be a fun little way to finish.

Keep your eyes peeled for that Tuesday pulse, it could be the wave of the period.

Rusty.

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