Sponge bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with ya – the next couple of weeks at Sponge Bay are looking like a real mixed bag of a waiting game. We’ve got some decent energy coming through at times, but the wind is going to be the main character, and not always a friendly one. Let’s break it down.

Right now, the water temp is sitting at 56°, which is just about what you’d expect for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there.

The first real flicker of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday afternoon, the 9th of September. We’ve got a tiny little 4 ft swell from the SE, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the energy is weak (176). The wind will be a light cross-offshore from the NW though, so the surface will be clean. It’s surfable, but truly ordinary – you’ll be on a foamy or a longboard, just getting wet.

Thursday the 10th is a write-off – too small. Friday the 11th is a total mess with strong onshore winds and a jumbled up 7 ft swell. Forget it.

Now, let’s talk about the real standout. Monday the 14th of September is where it’s at. The morning is looking *glassy* – winds from the NW dropping to nothing, just a slight air. We’ve got a 4 ft SSE groundswell with a long 13-second period, and the energy is moderate (406). The afternoon holds up too, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. This is the best on offer by a long shot. The swell direction from the SSE is bang on what this spot likes, and with those conditions, Sponge Bay will be clean and fun. Keep in mind the period is long, so expect some lulls between sets, but the waves that come through will have real shape.

Tuesday the 15th is also a good call, with a clean offshore wind in the morning and a similar 3 ft swell from the SSE with a long 12 to 14-second period. The energy is still decent (274 to 314). It’s a solid follow-up day.

After that, things get ugly again. We get a big spike of energy on Sunday the 13th (1876) but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s a no-go. Then a big, messy system rolls in on Friday the 18th of September with a 7 ft SW swell (1517 energy) but strong cross-onshore winds making it a total washing machine. That kind of energy and wind setup at a beach and reef break like this honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddling in.

The second week is a bust. From the 16th onward, it’s mostly onshore slop, chop, and lumpy conditions. There’s a stormy pulse on the 21st and 22nd, but it’s all bad wind.

So, to wrap it up: don’t bother paddling out until Monday the 14th. That’s your window. Glassy, clean, and a proper long-period groundswell. Tuesday the 15th is a good backup. The rest of the time, you’re better off waxing your board at home and waiting for a change in the forecast.

Rusty.

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