41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long look at what’s on the menu for 41st Ave (The Hook - Shark Cove). It’s a reef setup, so it’s got that classic Santa Cruz shape potential, but this forecast is a slow burn. We’ve got a bit of a gap before things really start to hum, so don’t rush out the door just yet.

The first couple of days, the swell is on the small side, but there’s some real quality in the water. Friday the 28th kicks off with a 2ft SSW groundswell at 17 seconds, but the wind is cross-on so it’s a bit bumpy. It’s not a write-off, but it’s marginal. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a 3ft SSW swell, 19 second period, and clean cross-off wind. That’s the kind of window that makes a reef work. The combined energy is solid at 633 (moderate). That’s a good note to start on.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th roll in with a bit more size, around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW. The period drops a little through the weekend, from 18 seconds down to 15 seconds, but it’s still a proper groundswell. The wind is light and clean, cross-off or just cross, so the surface will be tidy. The energy is decent, hitting 885 (moderate) on Saturday morning. It’s not huge, but for a reef break like this, that’s fun, rideable surf. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st see a real drop-off. Swell fades to 2ft, and the energy plummets into the 100s (weak). Honestly, Tuesday is a write-off. Don’t bother. The gap from Tuesday morning through until Wednesday the 2nd is a bit of a dead zone, but it’s short-lived.

Then things get interesting. Wednesday the 2nd of September serves up a glassy morning with 2ft of SW swell, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. That’s a groundswell that will wrap in nicely. The combined energy is 304 (moderate). The wind is glassy – that’s a major positive. This is a sneaky good session. The afternoon goes offshore with a slight bump in size to 2ft from the S. It’s clean, it’s hollow, and it’s all yours.

The standout, the one I’d circle on the calendar, is Thursday the 3rd of September. The afternoon session is calling. Swell is 2ft from the SW, but the period is a juicy 19 seconds, and the combined energy hits 830 (moderate). The wind is cross-off and light. That’s the recipe for a classic reef-break afternoon. The waves will have shape, the sets will be worth waiting for, and the crowd is only *sometimes* an issue, so you might get a few waves to yourself. This is the best on offer.

The rest of the first week into the second week stays steady, with 2ft to 3ft swells and clean conditions. It’s consistent, but nothing is going to blow your mind. The 9th of September has another glassy morning with 2ft SW swell and a 17-second period – that’s another clean, fun session. The 10th of September has offshore winds, which is always a treat for a reef.

Into the second week, the pattern holds but the swell is a bit smaller and the period drops. It’s still surfable, but it’s not the same quality as that Thursday the 3rd. The 12th of September shows 3ft from the SW, but the period is down to 14 seconds and the wind is just cross. It’s okay, but it’s not a standout.

For this break, the best combo is definitely that Thursday afternoon the 3rd. A long period groundswell, moderate energy, and clean cross-off wind. For a reef, that’s prime.

Rusty.

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