Rebounds Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, mate, let's talk about your local surf outlook. We're looking at Rebounds, a reef break for advanced surfers only. The water's sitting at 54°, which is right about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the extra thick wetsuit just yet.

First up, this Saturday morning isn't looking too bad. We've got a solid 6ft swell from the SSW, but it's a bit of a tease. The wind is cross-off from the NE, keeping things clean, but the forecast says "marginal" – it's not the best it could be. The combined energy is pumping at 1592, so there's plenty of power, but it's just not coming together perfectly. Saturday afternoon gets worse, with a cross-on wind and it's going to be a write-off.

Sunday and Monday are a right off, I'm not going to lie. The swell drops right out, and the wind is all over the shop. Tuesday morning shows a pulse of energy coming back, with a 3ft, 18-second groundswell and clean conditions from a NW cross-off. The combined energy is 738, but it's still marginal. Tuesday afternoon is better, with 5ft and a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1496. It's clean, but still not a standout.

Now, hold on, because we've got a big event coming your way. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September, the swell is going to be massive. Wednesday morning is 12ft, and it just keeps building. By Thursday morning we're looking at a 21ft monster from the SW with a 17-second period and a combined energy reading of 31370. That's a lot of water moving. The wind is cross-shore, but the problem is clear: this is too big for Rebounds, even for you experts. It's a "wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break" situation. Don't even think about it unless you're a total weapon with a death wish, and even then... maybe not.

The real highlight, the one that's got me excited, is Saturday the 12th of September. Saturday morning, we get a 6ft S swell with a 16-second period. The wind is offshore from the N, a gentle breeze, and it's clean. The combined energy is 1679. This is the one. The forecast says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" and I agree. Then, Saturday afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, dead calm, with a 5ft SSW swell. That's going to be a beautiful, clean afternoon session. That's your window.

After that, Sunday the 13th stays clean with offshore winds, but the swell drops to 4ft. It's still good, but not a standout. There's a long gap of poor conditions after that, with onshore winds and lumpy seas, until we get to Saturday the 19th of September. That morning brings a 8ft SSE swell with a 11-second period, cross-off wind from the NNW, and clean conditions. The combined energy is 2295. It's another "excellent for experienced surfers" call up. Then Sunday the 20th has a 5ft SSW swell, 19-second period, and offshore wind from the N. It's clean and it's got that very long period, meaning it'll have some serious push and long lulls, but it'll be a ripper at this reef.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a mixed bag of washing-machine conditions and a massive, unridable swell. The standout is definitely Saturday the 12th of September, with clean, offshore conditions and a solid, long-period swell. The second week looks a bit more promising, with another good window on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th, but remember, long-range forecasts can change. Keep your eyes on the charts.

Rusty out.

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