Redondo Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on at Redondo Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to start. The first real chance to get wet comes Thursday morning, the 10th of September. The swell is coming in from the southwest at a modest 2ft, but the period is a juicy 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the southeast, which is going to keep the surface clean. Water temp is sitting at 72°F, which is 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a very pleasant, almost tropical-feeling dip. The combined energy of all swells is moderate at 321, so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s a good morning for a longboard, but don’t expect any barrels.

The pattern stays pretty similar through the rest of the week and into the next. Friday morning, the 11th, and Saturday morning, the 12th, offer up similar conditions: clean, small swell around 2ft, with light cross-off winds. The period drops a bit, but it’s still rideable. The afternoons are a mess with cross-on winds, so stick to the mornings.

There’s a bit of a lull from Sunday afternoon through the middle of the following week, with very small, weak swell and plenty of onshore junk. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, keep your eyes on Monday, the 21st of September. The morning brings a noticeable uptick. Swell size bumps to 3ft from the southwest, and the energy jumps to a strong 510. The wind is a light cross-shore, which is workable. The period is still a solid 17 seconds, so there’s some real grunt. This is the standout window of the whole forecast. It’s not huge, but it’s the best combo of size, energy, and conditions we’ll see. The break is a very consistent spot, so it’ll be working. Just be aware, it can get crowded, so get there early.

After that, the swell fades again through the final days of the month, with mostly onshore winds and small, weak waves. The long-period groundswell on the 25th of September might offer a clean, lined-up wave, but it’s a marginal call at best.

Overall, the pick of the litter is the morning of Monday, the 21st of September. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s our best shot for a decent session.

Rusty.

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