Pottuvil Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and we’re looking at what’s coming up for Pottuvil Point. Let’s get into it.

Right now, and for the next few days, things are pretty weak to average. We’ve got a bit of swell, but the wind is coming in cross-off from the south, and the quality just isn't there for a proper session. A lot of these days are borderline, with energy that’s moderate at best (451 to 465 range). The good news is it won’t stay flat, but you’ll be waiting a while for the real juice.

Friday 4th and Saturday 5th are just poor, with messy, short-period swell and bumpy conditions. Don’t bother. Things stay marginal through Sunday and Monday, with the swell jumping up to 7 ft on the arvos, but the period drops right off to 6 seconds, so it’s just wind slop.

We finally see a flicker of hope on Wednesday 9th morning. We get a clean 3 ft swell from the SSE, 11-second period, gentle breeze, and clear skies. The combined energy is still moderate (348), but it’s a clean start to the day. That’s just a warm-up though.

The real standout is the whole stretch from Thursday 10th right through to Tuesday 15th. This is where it gets good.

Thursday 10th morning is glassy, dead calm, with a 3 ft groundswell from the SSW at a very long 17 seconds. The energy is ramping up (794). It’s going to be clean, but that long period means the sets will be spread out, and it’ll wall up nicely on the point. Then Friday 11th morning, we get a rare offshore wind from the ENE, with a 4 ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds. This is a beautiful window, but the tide might be a bit funky.

Saturday 12th morning is the big one for experienced heads. Glassy conditions, a steady 4 ft SSW groundswell at a very long 19 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1689). This is excellent surf. The period is so long it might grind a bit too straight for a beachie, but on Pottuvil Point it’s going to peel. Then Sunday 13th afternoon is the true standout for the whole outlook. We’ve got an 8 ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, and it’s blowing offshore from the SW with a moderate breeze. The combined energy is very strong (3568). This is big, powerful, clean, and perfect for experienced surfers only. That is the session to circle on the calendar.

After that, the swell backs off, but Monday 14th is still fantastic. Glassy morning with a 3 ft SSW groundswell at 18 seconds, and another offshore in the arvo with 5 ft at 16 seconds. Both slots are excellent, with strong energy (1353-1880).

The second week gets a bit hit and miss. Tuesday 15th morning has a clean 5 ft at 14 seconds with a gentle offshore, which is very good. But then we run into a bit of a wind-affected, junky period, and by Wednesday 16th afternoon the swell hits 10 ft, but with a 7-second period and strong wind—that’s just a washing machine for experts only. Thursday 17th is messy again.

The tail end of the window, Friday 18th to Saturday 19th, could redeem itself. Friday 18th morning has a very clean 3 ft groundswell at 15 seconds with gentle cross-off winds. The arvo, however, sees a huge spike in energy (5259) with an 8 ft, 18-second SSW swell, but the wind is cross-off and it’s marginal for the break size. This one might be too much of a good thing for Pottuvil. Saturday 19th morning wraps it up with a glassy 4 ft at 15 seconds, promising clean waves.

The Pick: If you only surf one day, make it Sunday 13th September afternoon. 8 ft, 16-second groundswell from the SSW with offshore wind. That’s as good as it gets, but it’s for the experienced crew only. For the rest of us, Saturday 12th morning or Monday 14th are your best bets.

The water temp is about 84°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so you’re in boardshorts.

Keep in mind, the crowd at Pottuvil Point can sometimes be an issue, so get out there early for those morning glass-offs. Mostly consistent, so it won't stay quiet for long.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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