Plantation Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a yarn about what's coming our way down at Plantation Point.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The good news is there’s some proper swell on the way, but the timing and the wind are going to be the real story. The water temp is sitting at about 64°, which is a touch warmer than what we’d usually expect for this time of year—not a huge shift, but you'll notice it.

The first real chance to get a wave kicks off on the morning of Tuesday, September 8th. It’s not going to be perfect, but there’s clean 7ft surf coming from the SSE with a combined wave energy of 537. The wind is a light offshore from the SSW, so the lineup should be pretty tidy. It’s surfable, for sure, but it’s not the best we’ll see.

Wednesday the 9th looks like a write-off. The wind is howling from the south at 15 to 21 mph, making a mess of things even though there’s swell. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 10ft with massive energy (1485), but with that fresh breeze, it’s only for the experienced crew who don’t mind a battle. Honestly, at that size with that wind, it might be more of a kite-surfing show than a paddling session.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout, lock in Thursday, September 10th. The morning is absolute gold. You’ve got a clean 8ft swell from the south with a decent 10-second period, and the wind is a moderate offshore from the SSW. Combined energy is pumping at 1252, meaning there’s plenty of push. This is the pick of the bunch—big, clean, and powerful. Just be aware that at 8ft, this is expert territory.

Friday morning, September 11th, is another one to circle. The swell drops back to a cleaner 6ft from the SSE, but the wind is dead—absolutely glassy. It won't have the size of Thursday, but if you want silky, perfect lines, this is your window. The energy is still a decent 646.

After that, things get pretty flat and messy. From Saturday the 12th right through to the end of the second week, it’s a long dry spell. There are some tiny pulses, but nothing that’s worth getting wet for until we see a spike in the middle of the third week. Keep an eye on Wednesday, September 16th, when a 6ft south swell with a very long 13-second period rolls in. The wind is light and cross-off, and the energy is strong at 1004. That’s a promise for the future, but it’s a long way off—so don’t book your flights just yet.

So, to wrap it up: the best days are Thursday the 10th for the big stuff, and Friday the 11th for the glass. The rest is either too windy, too small, or just plain poor. Stay thirsty.

Rusty.

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