Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the next stretch, yeah? Spot x (Spotx) is the only game in town on this reef, and it’s a proper exposed ledge. It’s very consistent, and the water’s running at 68°, which is a couple of degrees warmer than you’d expect for this time of year. That’s a nice little bonus if you’re paddling out in a shorty. It’s a reef, so it’s got some shape, but it’s not backing down from the ocean.

The first real call is Saturday afternoon, the 8th. There’s a massive 23 ft SW groundswell thumping in at 16 seconds, and the energy is off the charts, 24904. But honestly, it’s too much. It’s just flat-out dangerous for most of us, with a strong cross-onshore making it lumpy. Not the one.

Things stay messy and blown out through Sunday and Monday, with strong winds and onshores. The swell is still up there, 15 ft to 18 ft, but the quality is poor. It’s a washing machine. You’re looking at a proper lull in any kind of decent surf until Wednesday the 12th. That’s a few days of just staring at it.

On Wednesday morning, the swell finally drops to 13 ft, but the wind is still on it, and it’s only marginal. It’s a step in the right direction, but you’re fighting the conditions. Thursday the 13th afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. The wind backs right off, and you get clean conditions with a 13 ft SW swell at a solid 16 seconds. The energy is 7410, still moderate, but it’s clean and lined up. That’s a fun one for the experienced crew.

Friday the 14th is the standout of this first week. The swell drops slightly to 10 ft to 12 ft, but the wind goes light and cross-offshore. It’s clean, glassy, and the reef will be handling it well. This is the day to get out there before the next pulse. Saturday the 15th is still good, with 8 ft to 10 ft WSW swell and light winds, but it starts to get a bit cross-y in the afternoon.

Then the ocean wakes up again. Sunday the 17th sees a new 16 ft SW swell arrive, but the wind is back on it, making it messy. That kicks off a wild week. Monday the 18th is a complete blown-out write-off with a near gale. But then, Wednesday the 19th rolls around with another big one. The swell is 20 ft to 21 ft, and the energy is huge, 25759. It’s too big for this reef again, and the wind is strong and messy. It’s a no-go for anyone but the most crazy.

The rest of that second week is a mix of big, messy swells and strong winds. There’s a couple of windows on the 21st and 22nd where it might be somewhere near surfable, but the wind is just going to be too much. Honestly, the long-range stuff looks like it’s going to be more of a kitesurfing show than a surfing one, with that kind of wind and swell direction. The standout call is Friday the 14th, and if you missed it, maybe the 13th afternoon. After that, it’s about picking your moments and being patient.

Rusty.

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