Sixtynine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Well, roll up, roll up – let’s be honest with you straight off the bat: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and pretty grim for Sixtynine. I’ve been staring at the charts and there’s just nothing to get excited about for a long while. We’re looking at a serious drought of surf, so if you’ve got other plans, make ’em. There’s a long gap of nothingness ahead, so don’t hold your breath for this week or the next.

The only real pulse of energy I can see is a very brief window on Monday afternoon, the 7th of September. It’s not gonna be pretty, but it’s the best we’ve got. The swell is coming up from the southwest at about 4ft with a long 14-second period. Combine that with a light westerly wind, and you might get a few clean-ish lines. The energy readings are moderate at best (507), so it’s not a bomb, but it’s something. The waves will be breaking at the break (Sixtynine), and with the swell coming from the SW, it’s not ideal for the WNW-optimal direction of the spot, but beggars can’t be choosers. Just don’t expect much; the forecast is marginal and the tide might mess with it. It’s a “maybe” day, not a “go” day.

After that, it’s a desert. Tuesday the 8th sees a bump in size – 6ft in the morning – but it’s got a shorter period (11 seconds) and a cross-onshore wind that’s going to chop it all up. It’s more of a mess than a surf. The energy is moderate (638), but that’s all it is. Forget it.

Then we’re in for the long haul. From Wednesday the 9th through to the 15th, it’s flat-out nothing. We’re talking knees-to-waist dribble at best, most of it under 2ft, with long periods and no power. The energy readings are weak – under 100 most of the time – and the wind is just messing with the surface, either cross-shore or just glassy with no waves to speak of. This is a proper flat spell. If you’re a beginner, you might find something to splash around on, but for anyone looking for a real wave, it’s a no-go.

There’s a faint glimmer on Wednesday afternoon, the 16th of September. The swell is still tiny at 1ft, but the period jumps up to 18 seconds. The wind is forecast to be glassy. The energy is moderate (109), but with that kind of period and that size, it might just wall up enough for a clean little ripple. It’s surfable, but only just. It’s a “grab the longboard and have a paddle” kind of day, not a “call in sick” day. The rest of that week and into the next is more of the same – tiny, weak, and nothing to write home about.

Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a poor run. There are no standout days. Nothing looks consistent, and it’s not a surprise for a spot like this. The one thing I’ll say is that when it’s been this flat for this long, it often doesn’t stay that way. The forecasts can change. But as it stands right now, I’d plan for a lot of beach walks and maybe a few flat-day paddle sessions. Keep the hope alive, but don’t get your hopes up.

Alright, that’s the grim news. I’ll keep an eye on it, but for now, the board’s staying in the car.

Rusty.

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