Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The next few days are small and a bit messy, but hold tight – there’s a serious pulse of swell lined up for the second week that’s got my heart rate up.

Let’s kick things off with Saltwater (point). This spot is a classic, fairly consistent and open to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet is Sunday morning, the 30th of August. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SSE, with a light offshore wind from the SW. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. The wave energy is weak though, only hitting 267 (combined energy of all swells directed here), so it’s more of a longboard or a fun log kind of day. Expect a few others out, as crowds are often around.

Monday morning, the 31st of August, is a bit better. The swell picks up to 4ft from the S, and the wind goes glassy, dead calm. That’s a major positive. The energy is building to moderate (376). This is a solid morning for a paddle.

There’s a bit of a lull through the middle of the week. Tuesday through Saturday are mostly small, with onshore or cross-shore winds and low energy. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The combined energy drops into the double digits a few times, which is weak.

Now, Monday, the 7th of September is the standout. This is the one you’ve been waiting for. The morning shows a solid 10ft groundswell from the S, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a long-period swell, meaning better shaped waves and more energy. The combined energy is a massive 3968, which is strong. And the wind? Glassy. Dead flat. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only – 10ft is too big for beginners. If you’re an expert, be there early. The break is a point, so it should handle that long period well, offering up some proper lines.

Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, is still pumping with a 5ft swell from the SE and clean conditions, though the energy drops to 513. Still a very good session.

The following week sees a mix of smaller, cleaner days and some onshore slop. Thursday the 11th of September morning is glassy again with a 3ft S swell, and Saturday the 13th of September morning is glassy with a 5ft swell from the ESE, though the period is short at 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit jumbled.

The very end of the forecast, Monday the 14th of September, has a glassy 6ft NE swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds and the wind is onshore by the afternoon. Could be a fun morning if you’re local.

In short, the first week is for the patient, but the 7th of September is a date to circle. That’s the big one.

Rusty.

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