Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days are a write-off for a decent paddle, with poor conditions and barely any energy in the water. The good news is things start to turn around from Monday the 7th. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, with a couple of absolute standouts that’ll get the heart pumping.

The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is just about bang on average for this time of year, so the wetsuit is all you need.

The first real sniff of action comes Monday morning, the 7th of September. The swell is starting to build with a solid 6 ft south swell, and the wind is light and offshore from the southwest. That’s clean, and the combined energy is a solid 532 (moderate wave energy). Saltwater is a point break, so it’ll handle that south swell nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and the optimum swell is from the southeast, so it’s a good match. Crowds are something to be aware of here, as it’s often busy.

But the true standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Friday the 11th. The swell is 7 ft from the south, with a period of 12 seconds, meaning it’s a proper groundswell. That’s a long period, which will give great shape and power at a point break like Saltwater. The wind is light and offshore from the SSW. The combined energy is a massive 1163 (strong wave energy), and the forecast says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the crew that knows what they’re doing, this is the session of the run.

After that, the swell eases a touch but stays fun. Saturday the 12th morning is glassy and clean, with 5 ft south swell and a solid 630 energy. Sunday the 13th morning is also glassy, with a 4 ft south swell, but it’ll be a bit more laid back. There’s a gap after that with some onshore winds and poor conditions, but the next window opens on Thursday the 17th morning. That morning is glassy again, with a 5 ft south swell and 500 energy, looking very clean for a quick paddle.

The furthest out worth a mention is Tuesday the 15th afternoon. It’s got a 7 ft swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-off. The energy is 481, but with that short period and strong wind, it’s likely a bit of a noisy, bumpy mess.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is the morning of Friday the 11th. That’s the one. The Monday the 7th morning is also a solid start, and the glassy days on the 12th, 13th, and 17th mornings are great for a clean, cruisy session.

Rusty.

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