Silva Island-P Land Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods on what’s shaping up for Silva Island-P Land. This is a reef setup that’s exposed to the SW swell, and it’s a very consistent spot, meaning it’s ticking over almost all the time. For the next 16 days, we’ve got a steady run of small, clean swell, but there’s a clear standout period that’s going to be worth your time.

Right now, we’re kicking off on Thursday, September 3rd, with a tiny 1ft SW swell pushing through at a long 20 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s got a weak combined energy of 218. The wind is glassy from the south, so the conditions are absolutely pristine. Sets are going to be few and far between with that long period, but when they come, they’ll be clean and lined up beautifully on the reef. This is a spot for advanced surfers given the reef, but the size is safe. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing wild.

The best run of surf starts Friday, September 4th, and runs right through to Sunday, September 6th. The swell builds to 2ft to 3ft, direction holding from the SW, with periods between 15 and 18 seconds – still maintaining that quality groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps up to 362 on Friday morning, with a dead calm, glassy morning. That’s your top pick. You’ll be looking at a moderate 2ft, clean faces, and the offshore wind from the SSE later on Saturday will keep it groomed. On Saturday morning, 3ft SW at 16 seconds with glassy conditions is the main event. It’s not huge, but the quality is there. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so be ready for a few others who know what’s up.

Monday, September 7th, sees the swell drop back to 2ft and the period comes down to 14 seconds. The energy is weak (179). The mornings are still glassy, but the afternoons get a bit of cross-shore chop. It’s surfable, but nothing to get fired up about.

From Tuesday, September 8th, through to Wednesday, September 16th, the pattern is a long grind of small waves. You’re looking at 1ft to 2ft swells, mostly from the SSW or SW, with periods ranging from 13 to 19 seconds. The combined energy bounces between 93 and 297, which is weak to moderate. The mornings are often glassy or very light wind, giving you clean little waves. The afternoon storms and cross-shore winds mess things up though. There’s a brief window on Monday, September 14th, with a 1ft SW groundswell at 19 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze in the afternoon, but it’s still small. Honestly, this is a week-and-a-half of small, and sometimes ordinary, conditions. The break is very consistent, so it’s not a dead zone, but you’ll be scratching for the better ones.

Let’s talk about the true standout. Look at Thursday, September 17th, morning. We get a 1ft SW swell with a very long period of 23 seconds. That’s a real long-range groundswell. The combined energy is 250 (moderate), and the wind is glassy from the SSW. For a reef break like this, that long period will wrap in beautifully, offering clean, set waves that are worth the paddle. The afternoon gets choppy, so hit the early session. This is your best bet in the second week.

The final call: The best overall run is Friday, September 4th, through Sunday, September 6th, with the strongest call being Saturday morning, September 5th (3ft SW, 16 seconds, glassy). The long-range standout is Thursday morning, September 17th (1ft SW, 23 seconds, glassy). Keep an eye on that one.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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