Seaside Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Alright, let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Seaside Cove. It’s a beach, reef and point setup that’s consistent and exposed to the NW, so it’s usually worth a look when the swell lines up. The water temp is sitting at 59° right now, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there.

To be honest, the next week and a bit is a bit of a grind. There’s plenty of swell energy kicking around, but the wind and conditions just aren’t playing ball for clean waves. Monday the 14th has some small 3ft WNW swell, but the wind is cross-on and the whole thing feels a bit average – more of a paddle-around than a proper session. Tuesday the 15th is even worse, with tiny 1ft swell and long 17-second period, but it’s straight-up messy. Wednesday the 16th morning is the first little glimmer – the wind goes cross-off and it’s clean, but the swell’s only 3ft with a short 7-second period, so it’s small and weak.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th see a bit more size, around 4ft to 4ft from the WNW, but again the wind is cross-on and the conditions are only marginal. The combined energy sits around 300 to 360 (moderate wave energy), but the onshore breeze spoils it. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th drop right off – tiny 2ft to 2ft swells, long period stuff from the SW, and moderate cross-winds. Not worth getting wet for.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd have a bit more energy, especially Tuesday morning with 5ft WNW swell and 11-second period, and the combined energy jumps up to 815 (strong wave energy). But the wind is cross, and it’s only rated marginal. You can feel something’s brewing, but it’s not quite there yet.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 23rd of September morning is the real standout. The wind goes cross-off, it’s clean, the swell is 5ft from the WNW with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is 585 (moderate wave energy). The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions” – and I’m calling it: that morning session at Seaside Cove is the best on offer across the whole period. The wind is light and the waves will have shape. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

Thursday the 24th slips back into marginal conditions, and Friday the 25th morning has another clean window with cross-off wind and 4ft W swell (energy 519, moderate), but it’s not quite as solid as Wednesday. After that, the weekend of the 26th and 27th drops right off again – small, weak, and mostly messy.

The final few days from the 28th of September into the 29th are all small, with 2ft to 2ft swell, long period, and mostly marginal. Not much to chase.

So, if you’ve got one session to aim for, make it Wednesday the 23rd of September morning. The rest of the run is a mix of average and small – but the forecasts can always change, and it’s a consistent spot, so don’t write it off entirely.

Rusty.

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