Burros Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checking in from the coast. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s not going to be a classic run. We’ve got a consistent, small, long-period SW groundswell, but the quality is all over the shop. Most mornings are decent, but the afternoons get messy with a sea breeze. The real standout window is mid-to-late next week with a bit more energy and better winds. There's a bit of a gap with no real standout sessions in the first few days, but it picks up.

Alright, let's start with the first real highlight. On Wednesday the 16th of September, Burros is looking prime. We've got a clean, glassy morning with swell coming in at 2ft from the SW. The period is a solid 16 seconds, so that's proper groundswell with some push. The combined energy is 274 (moderate), which is more than enough for a wave that will hold up well on this reef. The wind is glassy in the morning, making for some beautiful, clean lines. This is a break for advanced surfers, and with this quality, it's going to be a good session. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a massive 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's seriously unusual, so you won't need a thick suit.

The next one to circle is Monday the 21st of September. Another morning session at Burros. The swell lifts to 3ft from the SW, with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 364 (moderate to strong). The wind is light offshore from the NE, keeping things clean. This is the pick of the whole run for size and quality. If you can only paddle out once, make it this one. The afternoon on Monday is still clean with cross-offshore wind, and the energy stays high at 350, so you could get a late one in too.

Between these two highlights, there are a few other decent mornings. On Tuesday the 15th (glassy, 2ft) and Thursday the 17th (offshore, 2ft) you'll find surfable waves, but they're not the standout. The energy is lower during those sessions (199 and 217).

Now, into the second week, things get a bit more ordinary. Morning sessions on the 24th and 25th are clean but the swell drops to 2ft with a shorter 13-14 second period and energy under 170 (weak). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. By the 27th, the size drops to 1-2ft and the winds get cross-onshore in the afternoon, so the window gets really small.

So, to sum it up: the best surf on offer is the glassy Wednesday 16th morning and the bigger, clean Monday 21st morning. Get on it.

- Rusty

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