Sosanji Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Sosanji has in store. Straight up, it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a big, onshore-plagued start with a stormy vibe, and then a long wait until the second week for any real glimmer of hope. There's a gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for before we get to the one true standout.

The first few days, from Saturday the 8th through to Sunday the 9th, are a write-off. We’re seeing a solid 10 ft swell on Saturday morning, but it’s coming with a strong 22 mph easterly wind blowing directly onshore. The combined energy is a massive 2610 (moderate to strong), but with that wind, it’s just a washing machine. Poor surf conditions all around.

Monday the 10th is a bit of a let-down too. The swell drops back, but it’s still onshore. The combined energy is down to around 1112 (moderate), but it’s onshore and the surf is only marginal at best.

Now, Tuesday the 11th is the first time we get a little whisper of something better. Early morning, the wind goes completely glassy (0 mph from the NE). The swell is a modest 4 ft from the east with a nice long 12-second period. Combined energy is 623 (moderate). This is the first time we get a “very good surf conditions” note. However, the waves are small, and the long period groundswell can make beach breaks a bit fat. It’s a session for a log or a longboard, and it’s clean. This is about the best we see until the second week.

But then it goes quiet again. From Wednesday the 12th until Saturday the 15th, it’s either onshore, cross-onshore, or just too small. There is a gap of no real recommendations for several days here. The surf is poor, or marginal at best. The combined energy drops into the weak range, hitting 198 and 160 (weak).

Sunday the 16th is the big one. That’s over a week away, so keep your fingers crossed. In the morning, we get a clean, glassy start again (0 mph from the NE). Swell picks up to a proper 6 ft from the east, with a long 12-second period. The combined energy jumps back up to 833 (moderate). The setup is “very good surf conditions”. That’s the standout of the entire run. It’s a solid, clean size with good energy. It’s a bit much for a beginner at 6 ft, but for intermediate and above, that’s the window.

After that, Monday the 17th is okay but cross-onshore, and then it’s back to small and messy for the rest of the run. Thursday the 20th shows a pulse of 5 ft from the ESE, but it’s a short period at 7 seconds and onshore, so not great. The combined energy of 316 (weak) tells the story.

So to sum it up: the best bet by far is Tuesday morning the 11th for a clean, small-wave session, and then keep an eye on Sunday the 16th for the best swell of the whole period, if that glassy wind holds. The rest is a battle with the wind. The water temp is a warm 84°, which is about normal for the time of year here.

Rusty.

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