Scorpion Bay (San Juanico) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Scorpion Bay.

We’ve got a solid stretch of surf coming our way, but it kicks off with a bit of a bang. The standout is definitely the first few days, with the biggest, most energetic swell greeting us right away. The water is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86.7°, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The opening session on Sunday, September 6th is the best on offer. The morning is looking prime with a clean 5.6ft swell from the SW. The wind is blowing offshore at 15.5 mph, which is going to put a real nice face on those waves. The combined energy is solid at 1088, so there’s plenty of power behind each set. Even the afternoon holds up, with a 5.2ft SW swell and consistent offshore wind. For such a consistently inconsistent spot like Scorpion Bay, this is a real treat.

Moving into Monday, September 7th, the swell drops a touch but the quality stays high. The morning has a clean 3.3ft from the SSW with a very long period of 14 seconds. That long period means proper groundswell, and at a point break like this, it’s going to line up beautifully. The wind is light offshore at 6.2 mph, making for glassy conditions. The energy is still strong at 724. The afternoon gets a bit stormy with a risk of thunderstorms, but still a good 3.0ft swell on offer.

Tuesday, September 8th sees a drop in size and quality. The morning is a bit cross-onshore, which makes it messy. Hold out for the afternoon when the wind swings back to a light offshore, cleaning up a 2.6ft SSW swell. It’s surfable but nothing special.

The rest of the week through to the weekend has a consistent run of waist-to-chest high waves, with the occasional bigger pulse. The wind is generally good, mostly offshore or cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The energy levels drop off into the moderate range, but it means the paddle out is a bit easier. The real highlight will be the first two days, so if you can, get in the water on Sunday morning or Monday morning.

From the second week onward, the swell is inconsistent but persistent. The week of September 14th sees a few pulses of longer period energy, with the morning of Tuesday, September 15th showing a 1.6ft wave with a 19-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and at Scorpion Bay, it’s going to draw some real nice lines. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate at 413.

The pattern holds through the following weekend, with clean, small waves and good offshore winds. The crowds are always a factor here, so expect company, especially on the cleaner days. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is a great run.

Alright, that’s the story from here. Stay stoked.

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