Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next two weeks at Spot x. It’s a reef break that knows how to handle a solid swell, but we’re looking at a wild ride of conditions, so let’s break it down.

Imperial units:

Right off the bat, we kick off Sunday the 2nd with a solid pulse. We’re looking at a 10ft swell from the SW, and the wind is a light offshore from the NE at 12 mph, keeping things clean. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick suit at home. The wave energy is pumping with a value of 3475 (moderate wave energy), and with a period of 13 seconds, there’s plenty of grunt behind it. It’s gonna be a ripper for experienced surfers. This is the standout of the whole run – clean, powerful, and a bit of a crowd magnet since it’s a consistent spot, so expect some company out there.

Monday the 3rd, the swell drops to 6ft, but the wind swings onshore and gets grumpy with 15-19 mph, turning it into a messy cross-shore chop. Not worth paddling out. Tuesday the 4th sees a huge jump to 13ft from the WSW, but the wind is onshore and howling at 12 mph, making it sloppy and dangerous. The energy hits 8707 (strong wave energy), but it’s a write-off for a paddle. Wednesday the 5th keeps the big 15ft swell with a 16-second period, but again, the wind is cross-onshore at 9 mph, so it’s pretty choppy. The energy is through the roof at 10395 (very strong wave energy), but the quality is just not there.

Thursday the 6th through Saturday the 8th is a frustrating run. The swell stays big, between 13ft and 18ft, with strong cross-shore and onshore winds. The big Saturday the 8th hits 18ft from the SW with a 16-second period and energy of 16016 (very strong wave energy), but the wind is a strong cross-onshore at 19 mph. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. For most, it’s more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session.

Sunday the 9th drops slightly to 13ft, but it’s still onshore and messy. Monday the 10th is a write-off with 25-34 mph winds and rain. Just don’t bother.

Now, we get a little hope. Tuesday the 11th, we see a 15ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and finally, a proper cross-offshore wind from the ESE at 22 mph. The energy is 8316 (strong wave energy), and it’s clean. This is a second, solid window for experienced surfers who want a bit of power without the total mess. It’s still a big, powerful wave, so only if you’ve got the skills.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th go back to the strong onshore winds and messy conditions with 16ft and 13ft swells. Not good. Friday the 14th is a bit quieter at 10ft, but the wind is cross-shore and lumpy.

The real gem of the second week comes on Sunday the 16th. We get a 12ft WSW swell with glassy conditions – zero wind from the SE. That’s the kind of morning you wait weeks for. It’s gonna be clean and smooth out at Spot x. The energy is 4536 (moderate wave energy) and the period is 13 seconds. This is the clear standout for the back half of the forecast.

Finally, Monday the 17th wraps things up with a 16ft W swell, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NNE at 12 mph. It’s big, but if you’re an expert, the conditions are friendly. The energy is 5197 (strong wave energy).

So, to sum it up: the best surf on offer is Sunday the 2nd and Sunday the 16th. Both are clean, powerful, and offer quality waves. The big mid-week stuff is more for the kite crew or the very brave.

Rusty.

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