Off The Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right on, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Off The Wall for the next couple of weeks.

This is a reef break that needs a south-west groundswell and offshore winds from the south-east to really turn on. For the first few days, the swell is there, but the wind is a total mess. Thursday morning, September 3, actually starts off with a clean 6 ft from the WSW and glassy conditions—that’s the calm before the storm, and it’s the first real moment to paddle out before things go sideways. By Thursday afternoon, a near gale from the SE kicks in at 31 mph and the swell jumps to 10 ft, but it’s short period and blown out. Friday stays ugly with those same strong winds, keeping the surf big and messy.

Then we get a nice window. Saturday morning, September 5, the wind settles to a gentle offshore breeze at 9 mph, and the swell drops to a clean 7 ft from the SSE. It’s not the biggest, but with that offshore flow it’ll be fun and hollow. That’s a solid morning.

Sunday, September 6, is the standout of the first week. Over 12 ft of combined swell energy (3517) rolling in from the SW with a 18-second period—proper long-period groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the SE in the morning, making it glassy. This is an advanced wave, and it’s going to be barreling. For experienced surfers, this is the session to circle.

After that, the wind goes onshore from the NW on Monday and Tuesday, and the swell drops off, turning the surf lumpy and weak. Wednesday and Thursday next week see a return to some cleaner conditions with a smaller SW swell and light cross-offshore winds, but it’s nothing special.

Now, looking further out, there’s a promising pulse arriving Sunday, September 13. Early morning shows an 12 ft swell from the S with a 13-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore breeze from the SE at 12 mph. The combined energy is huge at 3968, and that afternoon it holds around 10 ft with lighter wind. This one is a long-range call but looks like it could be the best of the whole run—big, clean, and powerful. After that, the wind turns messy again through the middle of the week, with onshore and cross-onshore winds spoiling the shape.

The water at Off The Wall is running at 56°F, which is 5° cooler than usual for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so you’ll want a good hood and gloves—especially on those early morning sessions.

Crowds can be an issue here, so if you’re aiming for the Sunday, September 6 or the Sunday, September 13 windows, get there early. This break is inconsistent and doesn’t always fire, so when it does, the lineup fills up fast.

Rusty.

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