Sandtracks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right now, we’re looking at a long stretch of challenging conditions. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t even show up until Wednesday the 23rd of September. Before that, it's a bit of a mixed bag with strong winds, lumpy cross-chop, and generally messy waves. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're getting frustrated.

The real standout, and I mean the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Saturday the 26th of September. We’ve got a 6ft easterly swell rolling in with a short period of 8 seconds. The wave energy is moderate at 917. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That's the magic word. It’ll be clean as a whistle out at Sandtracks. The swell direction might not be the absolute perfect sweet spot for the spot, but that wind is so good it changes the game. This is your window for a proper session.

Tuesday the 29th of September afternoon also looks promising. The swell jumps up to 5ft from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind goes glassy again. The combined energy is moderate at 1063. It's for experienced surfers only at that size, but the clean conditions make it a solid option. That's a good second choice if you miss the Saturday session.

Everything else in between is pretty average at best. The wind is mostly cross or cross-on with moderate to fresh breezes, keeping things lumpy. We see a few small windows of cleaner conditions on the 23rd and 24th, with a 7ft to 7ft easterly swell, but the wind is only light cross-off, so it’s a decent maybe but not a highlight.

To be honest, for the first week and a half, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, with those strong cross-shore winds. Just keep your eye on that Saturday the 26th, and maybe the Tuesday the 29th. That's your best bet.

Rusty.

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