Rabbit/Manana Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at it in feet and miles per hour. This is a rough one.

We’re looking at Rabbit/Manana Island, and the water temp is around 81°F – totally normal for this time of year. But that’s where the good news ends.

From August 29th, it’s a nightmare. The wind is blowing cross-onshore from the ENE at 25 mph, and the swell is about 6 ft with a short 6-second period. Wave energy is moderate, around 300 (combined energy), but it’s all wind-chop and messy. This junk continues day after day, with the swell size hovering between 6 ft and 6 ft, and the wind staying fresh and cross-onshore. No reason to get wet.

On September 4th, the morning shows a 6 ft swell from the ENE with a long 13-second period and energy jumping to 1215 – that’s a real groundswell. But the wind is still a fresh cross-onshore from the NE at 19 mph. The surface is lumpy and poor. It’s a waste of good energy. The swell builds through the 5th and 6th, hitting over 8 ft on the 6th with a 10-second period and energy screaming up to 3156. That’s a lot of power, but with the wind howling cross-onshore at 28 mph, and the swell coming from the ENE when the spot wants it from NNE, it’s just a mess. At that size and with those winds, this is really only any good for kitesurfers.

The second week sees the size drop. By September 13th, the swell is down to about 3 ft early, and the wind finally goes light. In the afternoon, we get a 3 ft swell from the NNE, a light cross-offshore breeze, and energy down to 166. It’s clean, but the waves are tiny – marginal at best. It’s the only session in the whole 16 days that might be worth a look, but it’s not a standout, it’s just not terrible.

There’s no real winner here. The break is fairly consistent, but the conditions just aren’t cooperating. Save your energy for another time.

Rusty

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