Scorpion Bay (San Juanico) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here, switching to feet and Fahrenheit.

We’ve got a solid window of fun surf coming up at Scorpion Bay (San Juanico). The water is sitting at 86°, which is a full 7° warmer than usual this time of year – that’s very unusual, and you’ll feel like you’re surfing in a bath.

The real standout kicks off Friday the 4th of September and runs through the weekend. Friday afternoon, you’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the SSW, with a long 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is strong at 2054, and this is a point break that loves that direction. It’s a little on the bigger side, so best for experienced surfers. Saturday the 5th is the pick of the bunch. Morning sees an 8ft SSW swell, a 14-second period, and light cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is 2216 – that’s a lot of push. This is serious wave size for a point break, so think heavy, pitching walls. Only for the advanced crew, and crowds are always a factor here, so expect company.

Sunday the 6th is still solid, with a 6ft SW swell and offshore winds, but the wind picks up a bit through the afternoon. From Monday the 7th onwards, the swell drops steadily, but the offshore winds hang around, keeping things clean. Monday morning still has 5ft from the SW, but by Tuesday the 8th it’s down to 4ft, and the energy drops to moderate levels (486).

After the 9th of September, the swell goes small. From Thursday the 10th through to Tuesday the 15th, we’re looking at 3ft or less. There are some windows with clean conditions, like Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon, but the waves are weak. The energy numbers are in the low hundreds, so it’s a gutless affair. On the 12th and 13th, there’s a bit of a cross-onshore kick, making it choppy and poor.

The pattern picks up again slightly around the 16th of September, with a 3ft SSW swell and 16-second period. The wind is offshore, so it’s clean, but the wave height is marginal. It’s more of a longboard or funboard kind of week. The 18th and 19th also show a little bump back to 3ft from the SW with a very long 18-19 second period, and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate (around 500-550), so there’s a little bit of life, but nothing to get too excited about.

Overall, the best bet is Saturday the 5th of September. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. After that, the first week is your window, and then it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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