Rebounds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a classic case of “too much of a good thing” to start, then a long wait for the real deal. The first few days are all about Rebounds, an advanced reef break, but the swell is just too big for a safe paddle. The water temperature is sitting at 53°F, which is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

So, the first real chance to get wet is a bit of a tease. On Tuesday, September 1st, the morning sees a drop to a manageable 3ft from the SSW. The wind is offshore from the NNW, making for clean conditions. But the energy is weak (516), and the long 16-second period will make those waves reel off fast. It’s a quiet start for the experts.

Then we hit a long, dry spell. From Tuesday afternoon through to Thursday, September 4th, the swell gets bigger and the wind gets messy. It’s a real write-off for paddle surfing. The east-northeast wind on Thursday afternoon is a near gale, making a mess of the 7ft swell. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The first real standout comes on Friday, September 4th, in the afternoon. The swell holds at a solid 6ft from the SSW, but the wind drops to glassy. The energy is strong (1945), and the period is a long 17 seconds. This is an expert-only session, but it will be a memorable one. The glassy conditions are a major positive, making for a clean, empty-feeling lineup.

The next true highlight is a long way off. On Friday, September 11th, in the morning, we get a beautiful combination. The swell is 4ft from the SSW, the wind is glassy, and the period is a very impressive 20 seconds. The energy is strong (1932). This is a classic, very long-period groundswell that will be at its best on a reef like Rebounds, though it might be a bit straight for a beach break. This is the best on offer, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Between those two standouts, there are a few other decent mornings. Saturday, September 5th, has a clean 5ft swell with offshore winds, and Wednesday, September 9th, has a clean 7ft swell for the experts. Saturday, September 12th, has a clean 4ft swell, and Sunday, September 13th, has a clean 4ft swell. They are all solid but not quite the magic of the 4th or 11th.

There is a gap of about four days of poor conditions from the 6th to the 8th, and another gap after the 11th. The 14th only offers small, 2ft surf with poor winds.

So, the takeaway: if you’re an expert, hold out for the glassy afternoons of September 4th or the morning of September 11th. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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