Seaford Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well, folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty damn flat for our shores. We’re looking at Seaford Reef, a sheltered little beginner reef that’s got a lot of heart but not a lot of waves coming its way for a while.

The water temp is sitting right on average for this time of year at 58°, so it’s not a shock to the system when you get in. But you’ll be doing more floating than surfing for the first stretch.

We’re talking a long, quiet spell. From Tuesday the 8th all the way through to the morning of Sunday the 13th, there’s just nothing doing. The swell is a pathetic 0.3ft, and the energy is, well, basically non-existent (4). Even the few glassy moments with light offshore breezes can’t make something out of nothing. It’s a lot of sitting around watching the horizon, and honestly, that’s just how it goes sometimes.

We finally see a little pulse of life on Sunday the 13th, with the swell bumping to 3ft, but it’s cross-shore wind and a north swell, which isn’t ideal for this spot. The energy ticks up a little (29), but it’s still messy and poor. The afternoon drops back down again, so it’s a tease.

There’s another flat spell through Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th. It’s just more of the same – tiny swells and clean skies, but no real power behind them. You’re stuck on the 0.3ft to 0.7ft dribble.

Now, keep your eyes peeled for the 18th of September. It’s still a couple of weeks out, so don’t book the time off work just yet, but the models are showing our first real push of energy. Friday afternoon on the 18th, we see the swell jump to 4ft from the W, and the energy finally breaks into triple digits (102). That’s the first time we’re seeing something that looks like a real wave. It’s a light cross-shore breeze, which won’t be perfect, but it’s the best thing we’ve got on the board. This is for the more experienced crew though, as 4ft at a reef can be a bit much for beginners, but it’s a promising sign.

The swell drops back down again for the 19th and 20th, teasing us again with the 0.7ft to 1ft range.

Then, look at the end of the run. The morning of Monday the 22nd of September shows another 4ft pulse from the north, with a cross-offshore wind and a bit more energy behind it (72). It might not be as strong as the one on the 18th, but cleaner conditions could make it the pick of the week. Again, that’s a long way out, but it’s got potential.

So, here’s the deal. This forecast is a drought. We’ve got a long flat spell, then a couple of brief pulses of something surfable in the second week. If you’re a beginner, the conditions are just not there for you for a safe, fun session. For the experts, mark the 18th and the 22nd on your calendar as dates that *might* be worth a look, but treat them with a huge grain of salt. A blank run like this is pretty standard for this sheltered stretch, but it doesn’t stay poor forever. The forecasts can change, and I’ll be here when they do.

Rusty.

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