Rest Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what we’ve got for Rest Bay over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run for most of it. The water temp here is sitting at 67°, which is a solid 6° warmer than what’s normal for this time of year, so that’s very unusual for September.

The pattern starts with nothing worth paddling out for through Wednesday the 9th and all of Thursday. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak and messy. Friday the 11th morning has a bit more energy, combined swell energy up to (177), and a 3ft swell from the WSW, but that cross-on wind from the WNW kills it. Not clean enough to get excited about.

Saturday the 12th afternoon sees the swell bump up to 5ft from the WSW, but it’s getting thumped by a 22 mph onshore wind, which makes it rough. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The energy is moderate at (192), but the quality is poor.

Sunday the 13th morning offers a glimmer – a 3ft WSW swell with a longer 10-second period, and only a light breeze. The combined energy is solid at (255), and it’s cleanish, but the cross-on wind still keeps it from being a standout. Monday and Tuesday are tiny, with swell dropping to 2ft, so not worth the drive.

Now, here’s the one that catches my eye. Wednesday the 16th morning brings a jump to 7ft from the WSW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits a strong (645). The wind is cross-off from the NNE at 16 mph, so it’ll be clean. That’s a decent push of groundswell, but at over 7ft, it’s getting into expert territory – too big for beginners. The 9-second period means the sets won’t be too drawn out, which helps at a spot like Rest Bay (beach and point). It’s the biggest, cleanest wave in the whole outlook, and I’d say that’s the standout. Just be aware it can get busy – crowds are often here.

After that, Thursday the 17th drops off again, and from Friday the 18th onwards it’s back to tiny, weak surf with energy readings below 100. There’s nothing else worth mentioning until Thursday the 24th afternoon, when a glassy 2ft W swell creeps in with clean conditions. At least it’s surfable, but very ordinary. That’s over a week of flatness in the middle – a long dry spell for the area.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re a confident surfer, mark Wednesday the 16th morning on your calendar. That’s your best shot. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a quiet run.

Rusty

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