Surf Forecasts:
72nd Place surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,060 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 72nd Place this week:
The surf forecast for 72nd Place over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 72nd Place in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 72nd Place over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for 72nd Place.
To be straight with you, this forecast is a tough one. The only time the surf is really worth paddling out is on Sunday, September 6th. That’s your window. After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch. From Monday the 7th right through to Monday the 21st of September, there isn’t a single session that I’d get excited about. We’re talking a solid two weeks of poor conditions and marginal waves.
Let’s talk about Sunday morning the 6th. That’s the standout. 72nd Place is an advanced, inconsistent spot that’s sheltered and works best on a SW swell. And that’s exactly what we’ve got: a solid 5ft S swell, with a long 14-second period, carrying a good amount of energy (1044). The wind is light offshore from the NNE, so it’s going to be clean, with that nice lined-up look. The water is sitting at 72°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 5° above average. Sunday afternoon will still be fun with 5ft S swell and a moderate offshore from the NE, keeping things fairly tidy, though the wind is a bit stronger.
After that, it drops off. From Monday morning, the wind swings onshore and stays that way for days. Swell drops, period shortens, and conditions turn choppy or poor. By Tuesday the 8th, we’re down to 4ft, and it just gets smaller and less appealing from there. Even the longer-period swells that roll through later in the second week can’t make up for the poor wind.
For a spot like 72nd Place, which is already inconsistent, this kind of blank run is more normal than surprising. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 999 | 943 | 606 | 888 | 742 | 346 | 547 | 198 | 180 | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 287 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 100 | 291 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:05PM2.17m | 8:14AM1.65m | 7:04PM2.26m | 8:42AM1.77m | 7:56PM2.31m | 9:11AM1.89m | 8:42PM2.30m | 9:39AM1.99m | 9:26PM2.21m | 10:07AM2.06m | 10:09PM2.07m | 10:34AM2.11m | 10:52PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:53AM1.25m | 1:32AM0.17m | 12:59PM1.09m | 2:12AM0.11m | 1:52PM0.92m | 2:48AM0.10m | 2:39PM0.76m | 3:21AM0.17m | 3:23PM0.62m | 3:52AM0.28m | 4:06PM0.54m | 4:20AM0.44m | 4:49PM0.50m | 4:46AM0.62m | |||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | 999 | 943 | 606 | 888 | 742 | 238 | 547 | 198 | 180 | 100 | 70 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 92 | 287 | 262 | 74 | 72 | 62 | 291 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | S 12 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 30 | 36 | 403 | 57 | 36 | 346 | 80 | 151 | 16 | 96 | 219 | 28 | 37 | 26 | 358 | 63 | 32 | 217 | 169 | 100 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 10 | SW 9 | W 4 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 9 |
| kJ | 15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 81 | 69 | 127 | 77 | 35 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 39 | 34 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 9 | — | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 144 | 39 | 26 | 144 | 28 | 144 | 144 | 28 | 28 | 91 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
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