Quatro-Once (411) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one spot that’s worth watching, and that’s Quatro-Once (411). It’s a consistent point break that’s exposed to south-southwest swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly setup. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The run starts off pretty small. Sunday the 23rd into Monday the 24th, we’re looking at tiny 2ft to 2ft south-west swell, but the wind is treating us right. Sunday morning has a light offshore breeze from the NNE, and Monday morning goes glassy with an ENE breeze. That’s clean, small, and fun for a longboard or a foiler. The combined energy is moderate, around 418 to 355, so it’s not a powerhouse, but it’s clean.

Tuesday the 25th through Wednesday the 26th gets a bit messy. The swell holds around 2ft, but the wind turns onshore and cross-shore, and the period drops to 15-16 seconds. The energy drops to 229. It’s not great, and the risk of thunderstorms is there. Thursday the 27th is a nice little rebound – glassy conditions in the afternoon with a 2ft, 18-second south-west groundswell. The energy is back up to 239, and it’s clean. That’s a good morning or afternoon session if you’re keen for small, lined-up waves.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th see the swell bump up to 4ft, but the period drops to 16 seconds and the wind is mostly cross-onshore. The energy jumps to 1033, so there’s power, but the quality is marginal. It’s a bit of a wait-and-see.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 30th of August is the first real standout. The morning brings a 5ft south-west swell with a 14-second period, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is strong at 1094. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is getting up there, but the clean conditions will make it a joy for anyone comfortable in that range. The point break setup will handle the swell well, and the offshore wind (SW) is actually blowing from the south, so it’s a clean offshore for this spot. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Monday the 31st of August is still solid, with 4ft south-west swell and glassy morning conditions, but the period is dropping to 13 seconds. Good, but not as good as Sunday.

The middle of the first week of September is a mixed bag. Tuesday and Wednesday are smaller, with some onshore wind, but Thursday the 3rd of September brings a clean, glassy morning with a 2ft, 20-second south-west groundswell. That’s a very long period, which means really well-shaped waves at this point break, but the size is tiny. The energy is 739, so it’s moderate.

Friday the 4th of September is another big one. The morning is clear and glassy, with a 4ft south-west swell and a 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1301 – strong. That’s an excellent session for experienced surfers. The point break will love the long period, and the clean conditions make it a top pick.

Saturday the 5th of September is the biggest of the run. The morning is glassy with a 6ft south-west swell at 16 seconds. The energy is a massive 2169. That’s strong to very strong. This is for experts only – the size is over 5ft, and at 7ft in the afternoon, it’s definitely for the big-wave crew. The morning glass will be a treat, but the afternoon gets a cross-onshore bump.

Sunday the 6th of September is still solid, with a 5ft swell and glassy morning conditions. The energy is 1268. Another good one for experienced surfers.

Monday the 7th of September closes out the forecast with a 4ft south-west swell, a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ENE, and moderate energy at 678. A nice, clean end to the run.

Overall, the best two sessions are Sunday the 30th of August and Friday the 4th of September, both with glassy mornings and solid, clean swell at Quatro-Once. The 5th of September is the biggest, but it’s for experts only. Get on it.

Rusty.

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