Right and Left Side Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a slow start, but there’s a couple of windows worth paddling out for.

We kick off on Friday the 11th, but it’s a dud. There’s a tiny 2ft easterly swell, but with a cross-shore breeze and weak combined swell energy (277), the conditions are just poor. Forget it.

The real action starts Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th. Saturday morning at Right and Left Side is your best bet early on. We’ve got a clean 2ft swell from the east, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a nice little groundswell. The wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean, glassy conditions. Water temperature is about 86°, which is normal for the time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate at 230, so it’s not huge, but it’s fun and rideable. Keep in mind, this break is inconsistent, but when it comes through, it’ll be good. Expect some crowds, as it’s a popular spot.

Sunday holds similar size, with the swell bumping up slightly to 3ft and even lighter winds from the ENE. Another clean morning session. Monday the 14th is similar in the morning, but the wind turns a bit more cross, so it’s a step down.

After Monday, it goes quiet. From Tuesday the 15th through the third week, conditions get messy. Winds turn onshore and pick up, making the small 2ft to 5ft swell choppy and not worth the paddle. There’s a big gap with no real recommendations here.

Now, here’s the big one for the experts. Thursday the 24th of September is the standout. The morning sees a solid 8ft swell rolling in from the west, with a 13-second period. That’s a powerful groundswell, and the combined swell energy is massive at 3231. At this size, it’s only for experienced surfers – beginners stay on the beach. The wind is fresh but cross-offshore, so the faces should be clean. That’s the best session in the whole 16-day window, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

The days around that, the 22nd and 23rd of September, also see big swells around 6ft to 7ft, but with cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, they won’t be as clean.

So, to wrap it up: the first weekend (12th and 13th) is your go-to for clean, small waves. The real prize is Thursday the 24th for anyone who can handle some size. The rest is mostly a miss.

Stay stoked, see you out there.
Rusty

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