Surf Forecasts:
72nd Place surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with 738 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 72nd Place in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
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 on the cards for the next sixteen days.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a single spot, 72nd Place, and honestly, it’s a lean run. The whole sixteen-day window is a struggle, with no real standout sessions. The first few days bring a bit of hope, but the conditions just don’t want to play ball.
Let’s start with Monday, September 7th. A south-southwest swell rolls in at 5ft with a 13-second period, giving us moderate wave energy (962). The morning has a light WNW breeze, cross-shore, keeping things from being a complete washout. But the tide or something else is making it marginal, and the crowds are possible here. It’s described as inconsistent, so you’ll be doing a lot of waiting. The water is 72°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year—over 5° above normal, so that’s a nice surprise. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings W at 12 mph and turns cross-onshore, turning it into a choppy mess. Not worth it.
Tuesday the 8th drops to a smaller 3ft swell from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The morning glass-off with a light WSW offshore wind is the cleanest you’ll see all week, but the wave energy is weak (413) and it’s still marginal. Tuesday afternoon is a no-go with 12 mph cross-onshore winds.
From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the forecast on September 22nd, it’s a long, sad story. Swell heights hover between 1ft and 3ft. The period gets long (16 to 20 seconds), which usually means better shape, but the wave energy is low (mostly between 172 and 489). The wind is mostly light and onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is constantly bumpy or choppy. The break is sheltered and needs a SW swell, which it’s getting, but the size is just too small for a decent ride. For an advanced spot that’s inconsistent, this is a real dry spell.
If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger cross-onshore afternoons might give you something to play with, but for a paddle surfer? It’s a long wait. The best chance, if you’re desperate, is the morning of Tuesday the 8th with the offshore wind and cleanest conditions, but don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 888 | 715 | 280 | 195 | 154 | 107 | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 136 | 133 | 89 | 68 | 129 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 11:02AM2.11m | 11:36PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:33PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 888 | 715 | 238 | 195 | 146 | 107 | 44 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 51 | 38 | 31 | 67 | 51 | 38 | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 58 | 35 | 280 | 163 | 154 | 9 | 98 | 38 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 31 | 28 | 217 | 169 | 136 | 133 | 89 | 68 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 6 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 8 | W 12 | W 10 | SW 19 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 51 | 80 | 81 | 98 | 127 | 87 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 20 | 4 | 18 | 39 | 35 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 129 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 22 | 10 | 17 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 53 | 17 | 91 | 129 | 31 | 26 | 144 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 91 | 28 | 28 | 144 | 28 |
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