Scorpion Bay (San Juanico) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Scorpion Bay (San Juanico). This is a classic point break, and it’s a tricky one – it’s inconsistent, and when it does work, it’s an advanced wave. Crowds are always a factor here, so you’ll be sharing the lineup. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report there.

The good news is there’s a solid run of surfable days, but you’ll have to be patient through a slow start. The first recommendation pops up on Sunday morning, September 13th, with a small 2ft SW swell (period 13 seconds) and clean conditions – light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate at 159. It’s surfable, but honestly, it’s pretty ordinary.

Monday the 14th is nothing special either, with a tiny 2ft SW groundswell (18-second period) and cross-shore winds. The energy is still moderate (244). Not worth getting excited about.

Tuesday the 15th is where things start to look up. The morning brings a 2ft SW swell (16 seconds) with a clean cross-offshore breeze, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 475. The afternoon is similar, with a 3ft SSW swell (17 seconds) and 469 energy. This is the first real standout – clean, with building energy.

Wednesday the 16th morning is a bit marginal due to cross-shore wind and tide issues, but the afternoon is a beauty: 3ft SSW swell (16 seconds) with a light offshore WNW wind. The energy is strong at 577, and the conditions are clean. That afternoon session is your best bet so far.

Thursday the 17th morning keeps it going with 3ft SSW swell (14 seconds), light cross-offshore wind, and 500 energy – clean and solid. The afternoon gets a bit gusty with a moderate offshore, so the morning is the pick.

Friday the 18th morning has a 2ft SW groundswell (19 seconds), light cross-offshore wind, and 504 energy – clean again, but the swell is dropping. The afternoon gets a strong offshore that makes it marginal.

Saturday the 19th morning is marginal with cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans up with 2ft SW swell (18 seconds) and a cross-offshore breeze – 412 energy, not a standout but workable.

Sunday the 20th is a good day: morning brings 3ft SW swell (19 seconds) with light cross-offshore wind and strong 554 energy. The afternoon has a gentle offshore and 474 energy. Both sessions are clean and worth a paddle.

Monday the 21st morning is another strong one: 3ft SW swell (17 seconds), light cross-offshore, and 561 energy – clean and consistent. The afternoon gets a bit breezy, so get on it early.

Tuesday the 22nd morning has 3ft SW swell (16 seconds) and light wind, 466 energy – clean. The afternoon is marginal with a moderate breeze.

Wednesday the 23rd morning is clean with 3ft SW swell (15 seconds) and 336 energy – moderate. The afternoon has a moderate offshore, still clean.

Thursday the 24th morning is the standout for the second week: 3ft SW swell (14 seconds), gentle offshore, and 321 energy – clean and glassy. The afternoon gets hammered by a fresh offshore, so morning is the go.

Friday the 25th is dropping off: 2ft SW swell (13 seconds) with gentle offshore in the morning – 253 energy, ordinary. Afternoon is too windy.

Saturday the 26th morning is a surprise: 2ft SW swell (12 seconds), light cross-offshore, and 290 energy – clean. The afternoon has a fresh offshore and a 2ft SW groundswell (19 seconds) – 391 energy, but marginal due to wind.

Sunday the 27th morning has 3ft SSW swell (13 seconds), light offshore, and 441 energy – clean and solid. The afternoon is too windy.

Monday the 28th morning winds down with 2ft SW swell (15 seconds), moderate offshore, and 351 energy – still clean.

Overall, the best on offer is the Tuesday 15th afternoon through Thursday 17th morning – that’s where the combination of bigger swell (3-3ft), good direction (SSW), and clean wind lines up. The Thursday 24th morning is another gem if you can wait. Remember, Scorpion Bay is inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s a treat – but expect crowds.

Stay safe, Rusty.

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