Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's talk about it.

We got surf on the horizon, but we're gonna have to sift through some messy, wind-whipped ocean to find the good stuff. First couple of days, it's pretty junky, but keep the faith. There are a couple of proper waves in the mix if you play it smart.

Your first real shot is Saturday, August 30th, in the morning. The wind finally drops out and goes light offshore from the northeast, and we've got a solid 10ft of west-southwest groundswell with a long 17-second period. That's real deal energy, reading strong at (6043). This is the one to circle. The offshore wind will have it looking glassy, but that size and power on a reef like Spot X is strictly for the experienced crew. It's not a spot for the timid on the best of days, and this is a serious session. Don't even think about it if you're not comfortable in heavy water.

That afternoon, it eases off a touch with lighter winds, but the morning is the time to go.

Then the wind turns westerly and onshore from August 31st through September 1st, and it just turns to slop. The swell is still there, but the quality is gone. The 2nd is even rougher with onshore winds and rain. Honestly, this stretch looks better for kitesurfing than paddle surfing. Forget your board.

The ocean takes a breath after that, winds ease, but it never really gets clean. There's a lot of lumpy, cross-shore chop. The best of this messy period is the morning of Friday, September 4th. We got a 10ft southwest swell with a clean cross-off breeze. Energy is moderate at (3732), but the wind will keep it from being a total waste. Still too big for beginners, though.

Now, get ready for a proper storm on Saturday, September 5th. 70 km/h southwesterly gale-force winds and rain. It's going to be a total write-off. Don't even look at the ocean.

It takes another day to settle, and Sunday the 6th ends up small and weak, not worth the paddle.

Looking further out, into the second week, it's less certain, but there's a glimmer. Monday morning, September 7th, looks clean with light winds, but the swell drops right off. You might get a soft 5ft wave, but there's not much energy behind it.

The one to keep an eye on is the morning of Thursday, September 11th. It's more than a week away, so don't book your flights yet, but the long-range charts are hinting at another solid pulse. We're looking at a 10-12ft west-southwest swell, 16-second period, and strong energy at (7471). The wind is forecast to be light, which would make it prime. If this materializes, it could be just as good as the 30th, maybe even better. It's a promising call, but a long ways out.

So, to wrap it up: The standout sessions are the morning of Saturday, August 30th, and the potential morning of Thursday, September 11th. The water is running about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year, which is a little something extra. It's not gonna be easy getting to the good waves, but they're out there.

See you in the water.

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