Publics Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a rough start. Tuesday morning and afternoon are a write-off – strong winds and messy conditions mean you’re better off staying on the beach. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first real glimmer of hope hits on Wednesday morning, September 9th. A clean little swell from the SSW, only 3 ft, but with a nice long period of 14 seconds – that’s groundswell energy right there. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for some really clean waves. The combined energy reads 631 (moderate), so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a beginner-friendly spot like this, it’s a lovely window. Wednesday afternoon holds up just as good with offshore winds and similar conditions. That’s your pick of the first week, no question.

Thursday and Friday (September 10th and 11th) get a bit more mixed. The swell kicks up to 5 ft on Thursday, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds, making it a bit jumbly and less appealing. The wind stays cross-off, but it’s moderate. Friday sees a drop in size to 4 ft, with a better period of 11 seconds, but still just marginal. You might get a few, but it’s not the standout.

After that, we hit a dry spell. From Saturday, September 12th, right through to the end of the second week, the swell drops off a cliff. We’re talking tiny waves, 2 ft to 3 ft, with long periods but very weak energy (down to 69 on the 14th). The wind is relentless from the ENE, moderate to strong, and cross-off, which keeps the surface clean but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. It’s a long, quiet stretch.

Now, there’s a bit of a late kicker in the third week. On Wednesday, September 23rd, the swell bumps up to 6 ft from the ENE, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is still a moderate cross-off. The combined energy hits 505 (moderate), but the quality is marginal. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

Overall, Wednesday, September 9th is your champion. Clean, offshore wind, a nice long-period groundswell, and small enough for anyone. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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