Playa de Gros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's cooking at Playa de Gros.

The next 16 days are a bit of a slow burn to start, but there’s a real nice run of surf coming our way.

We kick off Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th with small, weak surf – about 2ft to 2ft of short-period swell. The combined energy is real low (around 62-94). Not much to get excited about except the glassy conditions on Friday morning and Saturday morning will look pretty as a picture. But with such tiny waves, it's really just a splash about for the beginners.

Then, Sunday morning the 13th is where it starts to get interesting. We get a clean 4ft swell from the NW, with a groundswell period of 13 seconds and a solid 609 combined energy. With glassy conditions, this is the first true standout. The longer period (13 seconds) means the waves will have some shape, and it’ll be excellent for the beginner crowd, as the size is still very manageable.

Monday the 14th keeps the good times rolling with a similar 4ft NW swell. The morning again is glassy, with moderate energy (427). A good clean option.

We hit a bit of a lull Tuesday through Wednesday (15th & 16th). The wind goes onshore and the quality drops right out, with strong winds and poor conditions making it a write-off. The only place that looks more interesting for a kite than a paddle during that stretch.

By Thursday morning the 17th, we’re back in business. A solid 5ft NW swell, period 11 seconds, with strong energy (652) and glassy morning winds. This is another top morning for the better intermediate surfer.

Friday the 18th morning is still a solid choice with 4ft surf and clean conditions.

The next standout lands on Saturday the 19th. The morning delivers a clean, glassy 4ft NW swell. But the combined energy is pumping – 679 – and the period is 11 seconds. This is a real beauty.

However, the absolute pick of the whole run might be Sunday the 20th. A clean 5ft NW swell, with the period hanging at 12 seconds and the combined energy strong at 736. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Expect some fun, lined-up waves. Crowds are often here, so get in early for the best of it.

Monday the 21st keeps the consistency, with 5ft NW swell and glassy morning conditions again.

From Tuesday the 22nd, the swell sizes keep rolling but the winds get a bit cross or cross-on in the afternoons. Morning sessions will still be worth a look.

Now, a word about the 23rd of September. Wednesday morning has a 6ft NW swell. That’s getting bigger. The combined energy is a huge 1228. Still, the wind is light and cross-shore. For a strong intermediate or expert, this is very promising. It’s one to circle on the calendar, but it's a bit far out, so treat it as a promising possibility rather than a sure thing.

Finally, the 25th of September, Friday morning. We're looking at 7ft from the NW. That’s getting into big territory for this break. The forecast even flags it as potentially too big for this spot. The energy is massive at 1276. Unless you’re an expert, this one might be one to watch from the shore.

Keep your eyes on those glassy mornings, especially from the 13th, 17th, 19th and 20th.

Rusty.

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