Sandtracks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the only game in town for this stretch: Sandtracks.

First things first, we’re looking at a solid run of frustrating conditions before things clean up. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year here, so nothing out of the ordinary on that front.

We’ve got a long wait on our hands. From the start of the period right through to the end of the first week of September, it’s a write-off. The wind is stubbornly cross-shore, often a fresh breeze, and the surf is described as poor. Even Sunday the 5th and into the next week, the surf is listed as marginal, with moderate cross-shore breezes. The energy is there, with moderate to strong readings – but it’s all messy and lumpy.

Now, the real story starts to come together around Monday the 7th of September. The wind swings to a cross-offshore direction from the NE, and the swell starts to get some size. Tuesday the 8th is where it really fires up. We’re looking at a solid 14.8ft swell from the east with a 12-second period, and the energy reading is massive. That is strong, powerful groundswell. The wind is a moderate breeze from the NNE, so it’s a cross-offshore and clean.

This is expert territory. At 14.8ft, this isn't for the faint of heart. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, so it’ll handle that size, but you need to know what you’re doing. The long period means it’ll be lining up nicely but with long lulls between sets.

If the big stuff isn't your game, keep an eye on Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell drops back to 7.5ft, but the wind goes to glassy conditions in the afternoon. It is flat calm. That’s an absolute gem of a window, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is still solid, so there’s plenty of push, but the wind will make it perfect.

After that, things taper off through the second week. The swell drops and the wind turns more onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the surf marginal at best.

So, the standout is clear. If you’re a charger, Tuesday the 8th of September is the day for Sandtracks. Get on the 14.8ft east swell with that clean NNE wind. For everyone else, the glassy Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon session is your golden ticket.

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