Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board, let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up at Saltwater over the next couple of weeks. This is a point break that’s exposed to the swell, and it’s pretty reliable for a beginner-friendly wave when conditions line up. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The immediate outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We kick off the forecast period on Sunday, September 6th with some small, weak swell around 3ft from the SSW, but it’s got a short period of 6 seconds and the combined energy is low at 108. The morning has a moderate offshore breeze, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary. While it’s surfable, it’s nothing to write home about.

Monday, September 7th morning sees a bit more size, with 5ft of S swell and a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 436. A light cross-offshore breeze keeps it clean. It’s a solid improvement, and the forecast suggests good surf conditions for the morning session. The afternoon drops off a bit in quality with a cross-shore wind.

Tuesday, September 8th is where things start to get interesting. The morning has 8ft of S swell (9-second period) and a massive jump in energy to 1175. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, but this size is getting into the “too big for beginners” territory. The afternoon session is the real standout here – same size and period, but the energy spikes to 1984 (strong) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a serious wave for those with the skills.

Wednesday, September 9th morning is a gem for the early bird. The swell drops back to 5ft from the SSE (9-second period, 428 energy), but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a major positive; expect clean, smooth waves. The afternoon gets blown out by a fresh S breeze though.

The next big standout is Thursday, September 10th morning. We’re looking at 10ft of S swell with a 10-second period, and the energy is a thumping 3665 – very strong. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SW, which will groom it beautifully. This is excellent surf, but only for experts. It’s a big, powerful wave.

Friday, September 11th morning holds 8ft of S swell (11-second period, 1314 energy) with a gentle offshore wind. The period is getting longer, suggesting better shaped waves and more power. It’s still an experienced surfer’s wave, but a top-notch option.

We then see a slow decline in size through the weekend and into the start of the next week. The swell drops below 5ft by Sunday the 13th, and the wind turns onshore, making it pretty messy. There’s a stretch of a few days here with no real recommendations – the surf is small, weak, and the wind is poor. That gap lasts from Sunday afternoon through to Tuesday the 15th.

Wednesday, September 16th morning offers a brief tease with a small 3ft S swell but glassy conditions, which is about as clean as it gets. It’s tiny, though.

Then, hold onto your hats. The real standout of the entire forecast comes on Friday, September 18th morning. The swell pumps up to 15ft from the SSE with a very long 12-second period, and the energy is an eye-watering 5384 (exceptional). The wind is glassy. This is an expert-only day, and it’s absolutely world-class if you can handle it. The afternoon sees even more size at 16ft, but the wind goes onshore, which could make it a bit of a mess at a beach setup, but for a point break, the sheer power will still be insane. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s over a week away, so keep your fingers crossed the forecast holds.

After that, Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th mornings still offer solid, powerful waves in the 10ft to 6ft range with clean winds and long periods, plenty of energy left in the water. The final few days of the outlook see the size drop back to the 3ft to 4ft range, with clean but weaker conditions.

Overall, Saltwater has some absolute bombs coming, but they’re for experienced surfers only. The beginner-friendly windows are limited and small. The Thursday 10th morning and the Friday 18th morning are your true standouts – the 10th for a big, clean swell, and the 18th for an epic, glassy groundswell that will be unforgettable for anyone brave enough.

Rusty.

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