Spanish Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Spanish Point. This is a reef and point setup, so it’s got some character, but we’re going to have to be patient. We’ve got a big gap at the start with no real surf on offer, and it’s not until the second week that things start to look interesting. Hang tight.

The first solid surf worth mentioning is way out there, on Monday, September 7th. That morning, we get a 6ft W swell, and the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 63°. The combined energy is moderate (724), so there’s some push behind it. It’s a beach and reef setup, so that glassy wind will make it smooth. This is the standout session in the whole outlook. The swell is a bit chunky for beginners, but it’s clean.

The next day, Tuesday, September 8th morning, sees the swell drop to 3ft from the WSW, but the wind turns offshore from the ESE at 15 km/h (9 mph). That’s clean, lined-up surf. The energy is weak (171), so it’s not going to be pumping, but it’s rideable and clean. It’s a good option for a quieter session.

Then, Thursday, September 10th morning, we have an 12ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-off from the SE at 30 km/h (19 mph). The combined energy is strong (1915), but the swell is just too big for this break. This is expert territory only, and even then, it’s borderline. The same goes for the afternoon with an 8ft W swell, and into Friday, September 11th with a 8ft W swell. The wind is favorable, but the size is a problem. Unless you’re a seasoned charger, sit this one out.

Later in the outlook, on Sunday, September 13th afternoon, the swell drops to 6ft from the WSW, and the wind goes glassy again. The combined energy is moderate (875). It’s the same story as the 7th – clean, but the swell is on the bigger side of intermediate. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell with long lines. At a point and reef, that’s a good thing, as it wraps around nicely.

Most of the other days are a mash of onshore to cross-onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions, or just flat. The period between August 29th and September 6th is a long stretch of poor surf with strong winds. September 3rd and 4th have a huge 12ft W swell, but with strong onshore winds – that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

So, the best bet is Monday, September 7th morning for the glassy conditions and a decent swell. The Tuesday, September 8th morning is a close second for the smaller, clean waves. The 13th of September afternoon is another clean window. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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