Right and Left Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Right and Left Side.

Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty grim run for the next 16 days. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Tuesday, 1st September, and even then it’s a real struggle. We’re not talking about a classic session here. The water’s sitting at 86° which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first whisper of something worth paddling out for is on Tuesday morning, 1st September. We’ve got a 6ft west swell, but it’s got a short 8-second period and onshore northwesterly wind at 18 mph. The energy is moderate (723), but the conditions are described as marginal. It’s not great, but it’s the start of the window.

The best on offer in this whole period is hands down Wednesday morning, 2nd September. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the west, with a longer 10-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1338, which is strong. The wind is light from the west-northwest at 6 mph, coming straight onshore. That’s a lot of water, pushing 8ft, which is getting into the “experts only” territory. It’s a reef break that’s inconsistent, so the sets will be few and far between. The direction is west, and this spot really wants north swell to work best, so it’s not going to be perfect. Still, with that much energy and a light breeze, if you’re a solid surfer, this is the moment to be in the water.

After that, it gets messy. The swell drops and the wind goes cross-shore or cross-onshore, turning everything into a washing machine. Friday afternoon, 4th September, shows a 10ft west swell with a good 11-second period, but the wind is a fresh 18 mph cross-shore from the southwest. That’s a lumpy, choppy mess. The energy is massive (1970), but it’s not for paddling. For the kite surfers, this might be a fun window, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.

The rest of the forecast is a long, brutal stretch of poor conditions. Cross-shore winds, strong breezes, and messy chop dominate. There’s a gap of several days from the 5th all the way through to the 14th of September where the recommendations are non-existent or very marginal. The wind stays strong and cross-shore, and the swell is either too big with bad wind or too small. It’s a tough run.

So, to sum it up: the standout is Wednesday morning, 2nd September. It’s the best wave energy with the lightest wind. Don’t expect a clean, long ride; it’s a reef that’s inconsistent, and it’s not the best direction for the break, but it’s the only real window of quality. For the rest, it’s a write-off unless you’ve got a kite.

Rusty.

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