Sixtynine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s call it like it is – for the next week and a half, we’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch. The first real chance of anything worthwhile won’t show up until the weekend of the 15th, so if you’re itching for a paddle, you’ll have to be patient.

We’ve got a long gap of almost no surf at all from now through the 14th. Tiny, weak waves – mostly around 0.6 ft to 1 ft – with poor conditions and a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. Not worth getting wet for.

The first flicker of life comes on Saturday the 15th, early morning, at Sixtynine. A west-northwest groundswell is pushing in at 2 ft with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long period, so the energy is there, and the combined swell energy is a moderate 303 (moderate). The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about normal for this time of year. The early morning looks clean, with light cross-shore winds from the north at 6 mph. This is a glassy, promising start to the day. It’s an intermediate break, so suited to most of you who can handle a bit of a paddle. The afternoon sees the wind swing more side-offshore from the northeast at 12 mph, keeping it clean, but the swell energy drops a touch to 256 (moderate). The swell is from the optimum direction for this spot (WNW), so it should have some shape. Given the size (2 ft), it’s not a monster, but the long period means longer waits between sets.

Sunday the 16th is your next best bet. Similar size – 2 ft from the west, with a 15-second period. The afternoon session is the standout: glassy conditions, with light north-northeast winds at 3 mph. The combined swell energy is 206 (moderate). It’s surfable, but the comment says “very ordinary conditions,” so don’t expect perfection. Still, a glassy afternoon with a bit of west swell is a solid winner for the weekend. Crowds are only “sometimes” a problem here, so you might find a bit of space.

After that, it fades again. The 17th and 18th drop back to 2 ft to 2 ft, with poor wind and lower energy (105 to 146). The 18th afternoon has another glassy moment with 2 ft from the west, but it’s very ordinary.

The very tail end of the window, on Wednesday the 19th, sees a jump in swell energy again – 2 ft from the west-northwest, with a 17-second period and combined energy of 274 (moderate). But the wind is onshore, so it’s only marginal. The afternoon picks up a risk of thunderstorms. Not ideal.

The standout: If you’re picking one session, it’s Saturday 15th morning at Sixtynine. That 2 ft WNW groundswell with 16-second period, light cross-shore wind, and clean conditions gives you the best opportunity for a few long, lined-up waves. The long period means it’ll be a bit straight at the beach, but it’s a decent spot for the size. Sunday afternoon is a close second for the glassy finish.

The pick for overall quality: The Sunday 16th afternoon glass-off at Sixtynine. It’s the most user-friendly window, with a gentle 2 ft west swell, 15-second period, and zero wind. Perfect for a relaxing session.

That’s the picture. Not a lot of juice, but those two windows are worth a look. Hang in there.

Rusty.

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