Saltwater Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Saltwater. It’s a slow start, but there’s a proper swell coming if you’ve got patience.

The first few days are pretty flat and messy. The swell is small—under 3 feet most of the time—and the winds are mostly onshore or cross-off, not doing us any favors. The combined energy is low, mostly under 300 (moderate wave energy). There’s nothing worth paddling out for from the start through the 9th of September. It’s a quiet stretch.

Then things flip. The real action starts on the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. Saltwater (a point break) comes alive. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the S, with a 12-second period—that’s groundswell, long and ramping. The wind is a clean cross-off from the WNW at 15 km/h, so the waves will be well-shaped. The combined energy is 1588 (strong wave energy). This is *excellent* for experienced surfers. Water temp is about 65°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises. This is the standout session.

Friday the 11th keeps it going. Morning is glassy—wind from the SSW at 5 km/h—with 8ft S swell and a 12-second period. Energy at 1758 (strong). Again, for the experienced crew. The afternoon gets bigger, with 11ft swell, a 13-second period, and energy skyrocketing to 6368 (very strong wave energy). That’s a serious amount of water moving; it’ll be powerful and a bit raw, but a dream for the right surfer.

Saturday the 12th stays big. Morning has 10ft S swell with offshore wind from the WSW at 25 km/h. Clean and powerful—energy at 3556 (very strong). The afternoon holds similar size with 30 km/h offshore wind from the SW. Fresh, but clean. This is expert-only stuff.

After that, the swell fades. Sunday the 13th drops to 5ft in the morning, then 4ft in the afternoon, with cross-off winds. Still surfable, but nothing like the peak. Monday and Tuesday stay small, with 3ft to 4ft and clean conditions. Nothing special.

Then on Wednesday the 16th of September, we get a final bump: 6ft S swell with offshore wind from the SW at 20 km/h. Energy at 551 (moderate to strong). It’s a clean, solid option for a late-season session, but not as big as the main event.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September at Saltwater—clean, solid, and powerful. Friday morning’s glassy session is a close second. If you’re an experienced surfer, those are the windows to hit. The rest of the time is small or ordinary.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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