Osaki Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you: the first week is a tough slog. From the 1st of September through to the 7th, it’s a real mixed bag of onshore winds and messy conditions. There’s surf around, sure, but the wind’s just not playing ball. We’re looking at a stretch of days where the waves are either too weak and chopped up, or the swell is getting hammered by cross-onshore breezes. It’s not a write-off, but you’d be fighting a losing battle for anything clean.

The standout of the whole forecast, and I mean the one to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday the 8th of September. Early morning at Osaki Point, we’re getting a gorgeous 6ft swell from the east, with a solid 10-second period – that’s a nice, workable groundswell. The real winner here is the wind: glassy. Dead flat. That’s the kind of morning you wake up early for. The combined energy is sitting at a solid 1118, so there’s plenty of push. This is the best on offer, no question. The afternoon cleans up too, with a light cross-offshore breeze and 6ft waves, but the morning is the prize.

After that, things get big but tricky. By the 10th of September, we’ve got a serious pulse of swell – 12ft to 15ft from the southeast with a long 14-15 second period. That’s proper heavy groundswell, with combined energy readings of 4917 to 6925 – strong stuff. But the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so this is only for experts who know the lineup. The setup at Osaki Point, being a beach and reef, might actually be more interesting for the kite crowd on those days than paddle surfers.

Then, on the 12th of September, another standout window appears. Saturday afternoon sees a clean 12ft southeast swell, but this time the wind goes cross-offshore and light. That’s a solid combo for experienced surfers, and the combined energy is a hefty 3668. If you’ve got the skills, that’s your session for the second week.

After that, the 13th and beyond fade back into onshore winds and choppier conditions, with the swell dropping back down to the 6ft to 7ft range. Nothing to get too excited about there.

Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday the 8th of September morning is your gold star moment – glassy, clean, and a solid chest-high swell. The 12th of September afternoon is the back-up for the big-wave crew. The rest? Pick your windows carefully and don’t expect perfection.

Rusty.

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