Piha-The Bar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up for Piha-The-Bar. It’s a long-range look, and right now, there’s nothing on offer for the first few days. The surf window is quiet until things start to wake up around Tuesday, but even then it’s a slow build.

We’ve got a serious blank run from now through to Monday the 8th – no decent surf at all. The first real chance to paddle out comes on Tuesday morning, September 8th, with a 7ft WSW swell, period around 14 seconds. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, so the lines should be tidy, but the energy is moderate (combined swell energy 2119). This is more of a warm-up wave – not a standout, but it’s a start.

Wednesday morning, September 9th is where things get interesting. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and we’ve got a 5ft WSW swell at 12 seconds. The combined energy drops to 934, so it’s not pumping, but that glassy morning will make it look like velvet. It’s a good session for the advanced crew who know the bar, but it’s not a big day.

Now, the real standout – and I mean the one you circle on the calendar – is Friday, September 11th. This is for experts only. The swell is massive, hitting 15ft to 18ft from the SW and WSW, with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is off the charts – 20355 in the morning, 18932 in the afternoon. That’s serious power. The wind is cross-shore, which is messy, but the sheer size and groundswell quality will have the bar lighting up. This is not a beginner wave – it’s too big for that – but for the experienced crew, this is the best on offer. The long period means it’ll be a heavy, fast-moving beast, best handled by those who know the peak. Crowds are possible here.

After that, the swell stays solid through the weekend and into the following week, but the wind is mostly cross or onshore, keeping things lumpy. There’s another window on Monday afternoon, September 14th with an 12ft WSW swell and 15-second period. The wind is gentle cross-shore, and the combined energy sits at 8590, giving it moderate to strong energy. It’s a solid option, but not as clean as the Friday.

The water temperature is 58°F, which is pretty average for this time of year – no major anomaly.

Later on, Saturday morning, September 19th looks promising with a 13ft WSW swell at 17 seconds, combined energy 8585, and light cross-onshore winds. That’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in yet.

Overall, if you’re an expert, the Friday September 11th is the standout – huge, powerful, and dangerous. For everyone else, the Wednesday morning glass-off or the Monday afternoon cleaner window are your best bets.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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