Porsmilin Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, the first week is a bit of a write-off. The only break on the radar is Porsmilin, a sandbar setup, and it’s copping it on the chin with onshore winds and messy conditions for days. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until the morning of the 4th of September. A cold front has passed, and we get a clean little window. The swell is only 3ft from the west, with a 9-second period, so you’re looking at knee-to-waist high lines with moderate energy (301). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north, which will keep it clean. It’s not a standout, but after a week of nothing, it’s a start.

The real standout of the whole period is the afternoon of the 5th of September. Saturday. Porsmilin sees a solid 8ft groundswell from the west, with a 10-second period and strong energy (1404). The wind is swinging north-west, still cross-offshore, keeping the faces clean. This is the one to circle. The swell is getting up there, so it’s more for the intermediates and above – beginners might find it a handful. It’s a pretty consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting forever for sets.

The 7th of September morning is worth a mention too. A long-period swell from the west-northwest at 12 seconds and 8ft, with moderate energy (1649). Wind is moderate cross-shore, so there’ll be a bit of chop, but the long period means proper groundswell lines. This kind of swell can break a bit straight at a sandbar, but it’ll still offer some punchy walls.

The afternoon of the 9th of September looks like a nice little clean-up. After a big few days, the swell drops to 5ft from the west, but it’s a long 11-second period, and the wind switches to a light offshore from the north-northeast – glassy conditions. It’s a nice, peaceful end to the window. The energy is moderate (563), so not a beast, but clean and fun.

There’s a massive pulse on the 8th of September afternoon – 10ft with a 15-second period and energy up at 4991 – but the wind is onshore and strong, so it’s a mess. That one’s for the kites, not the paddlers.

Overall, don’t bother with the first week. The 5th of September is your best bet, with the 4th and 9th as solid backups. The long-range stuff on the 7th and 9th is promising, but we’ll know more closer to the day.

Rusty.

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