Pobbles Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at Pobbles Beach. It’s a pretty grim run ahead, to be honest. The water’s sitting at a toasty 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort if you’re just paddling around.

The first wave of note doesn’t show up until Monday afternoon, August 31st. There’s a 6ft WSW swell with a 10-second period and a moderate combined energy (631). The wind is cross-offshore, so the face looks clean, but the wave comment straight up calls it poor surf conditions. The rating is a 2 out of 5, and this break is inconsistent and beginner-friendly, so it’s not offering much power. Honestly, it’s a pass.

Tuesday, September 1st, drops off hard. Morning has a tiny 2ft WSW swell with weak energy (97) and a cross-on breeze. Afternoon is only slightly bigger at 3ft on the same wind, but the period drops to 8 seconds. Not worth the paddle.

Wednesday, September 2nd, brings onshore wind and a messy 6ft SW swell in the afternoon – period is only 7 seconds, so it’s lumpy and weak. The energy is moderate (332) but the wind is 35 km/h cross-on. It’s more of a kite session than a surf.

Thursday, September 3rd, is more of the same: 5-5ft, cross-shore or cross-on winds, and short periods. Just not good.

Friday, September 4th, is the first day that’s worth a mention. Morning sees a 6ft WSW swell with 8-second period, a clean cross-off breeze, and moderate energy (435). The call is marginal but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon is similar but smaller at 5ft. If you’re desperate, you could make something of it.

Saturday, September 5th, is a true standout. Morning delivers glassy conditions with a 3ft WSW swell, 8-second period, and an ENE breeze at 5 km/h. That’s basically flat-calm on the water. The energy is weak (102) but the conditions are clean. It’s small, but for a beginner break, this is about as good as it gets in this run. The afternoon is even glassier with a dead calm and a 2ft swell. This is the pick of the entire forecast.

After Saturday, the window closes fast. Sunday, September 6th, kicks up a fresh cross-on wind, and the swell drops to 2ft. From there, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. Monday, September 7th, has tiny 1-2ft waves with weak energy. Tuesday, September 8th, brings a 3ft onshore swell but the period is 9 seconds – still poor. Wednesday, September 9th, has a 6ft clean cross-off but the wind is 40 km/h, so it’s blown out. Thursday, September 10th, is a gale-force mess with 70 km/h winds. Friday, September 11th, drops to 2ft clean but too small. From Saturday, September 12th, onward, the swell is virtually non-existent, with waves of 0.3ft and energy in the single digits through to Tuesday, September 15th.

Bottom line: the only real window is Saturday, September 5th, with glassy, tiny waves. If you’re a beginner who wants a clean, small day, that’s your moment. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat stretch.

Rusty.

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