72nd Place Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let me tell you straight up, it's been a tough stretch and it's gonna stay tough for a while.

Lookin' at the whole picture for Seventy-Second-Place, we've got a long, dry spell ahead. The first recommendation doesn't even pop up until Wednesday, the 16th of September, and even then it's just a whisper. From now until then, we're talkin' a full week of nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the models are just screamin' "poor surf conditions" day after day.

The water temp is a wild story though. It's sittin' at 71°, which is a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's pretty unusual and you'll feel it, no doubt.

So, that first flicker of hope is on Wednesday, the 16th of September, morning session. We get a clean 3 ft swell from the SSW with an offshore breeze. The period is a very long 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy, but the combined energy is still only moderate at 400. It's rated as "marginal" though, so don't expect much. That same afternoon the wind swings around and kills it again.

The next real chance to look at is Sunday, the 20th of September, morning. The swell is a similar 3 ft from the SW, period is 18 seconds, and we've got light cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate (447). It's another marginal call, but it's the cleanest look in the whole run.

Then Monday, the 21st of September, morning shows a slight bump. Swell hits 3 ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, with light offshore winds. Combined energy is moderate at 472. Again, it's flagged as marginal. For a spot that's inconsistent and sheltered from the SW, we just aren't gettin' the push we need.

Honestly, there's no standout session here. The closest we get to a highlight is that Monday morning, the 21st of September. It has the biggest swell (3 ft), a long period (17s), and clean offshore wind. But with that long period, this beach break might close out a bit. Still, if you're desperate, that's your best bet. Crowds are possible here sometimes, and if a little pulse shows, you might have company.

Forget the rest of the days. It's all tiny, choppy, or blown out. If you're a kite surfer, some of those breezy afternoons with cross-shore wind might look more interesting, but for a paddle surfer? This is a blank run. We get these quiet periods here. Don't fight it. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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