Sixtynine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Sixtynine over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – this is a tough one. This region is looking at a long, dry spell. The surf is basically a no-show for a solid week and a half. From the 8th of September right through to the 16th, it’s all poor surf conditions with tiny, weak swell and messy winds. The morning of the 16th is still flat, but the afternoon shows a glimmer of hope with a 1ft groundswell, but it’s a very ordinary setup.

The real standout window, and the only time I’d even consider paddling out, hits on the afternoon of Wednesday the 16th of September. Now, this is a long-range call so don’t take it to the bank, but the data has a decent pulse. You’ll see a 1ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds and moderate wave energy (109). The wind is glassy, which is a massive plus – it’ll be dead clean. The crowd factor at Sixtynine says “sometimes,” so you might have company, but with the swell this small, it won’t be a zoo. The water temp is 82°F, which is about par for the course for this time of year.

The main issue here is that the long period groundswell at a spot that’s fairly exposed to the WNW, while the swell is coming from the SW. It might not light up perfectly. For a beach or beach-and-reef setup, that 18-second period can make waves break a bit too straight. It’s a better bet for a point or reef, but if you’re desperate for a glide, this is your only real shot.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The 17th and 18th have tiny, insignificant waves, and from the 19th of September onward, it’s mostly flat with zero energy. The morning of the 23rd of September sees a tiny 1ft SW groundswell with 18-second period and 76 energy, but the wind is cross-onshore, which will ruin it. The afternoon of the 23rd is similar but with onshore wind. Not worth a look.

The water stays warm, but that’s about all the good news. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon of the 8th of September had a 6ft swell with a cross-onshore breeze, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. We’re looking at a solid 8-day gap with no recommendations, and then just one very marginal afternoon. It’s a tough run, but it tends not to stay this poor for long and forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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