Spot x Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Spot X has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming. The first recommendation kicks off on Friday the 28th of August, with a 6ft SW swell rolling in. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s pretty comfortable. The wind is a bit of a cross-breeze from the SSE though, so it’s gonna be a bit choppy and messy. Not the best, but it’s a start.

The real action starts to build on Saturday the 29th. Saturday morning we’re looking at a clean 7ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the wind is a cross-offshore from the east. It’s gonna be clean. The combined energy is already strong at 2992. Then Saturday afternoon is where it gets tasty. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW with a 17-second period, and the wind swings light from the NE, cross-offshore. The energy is pumping at 4856. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but 10ft is a bit much for the beginners. The reef at Spot X will handle this long period well, shaping up some proper lines.

Sunday the 30th keeps the 10ft SW swell going, but the wind direction changes. Sunday morning is clean with a light NE cross-offshore, and the energy is even higher at 6043. That’s a standout window. Sunday afternoon the wind shifts NW, becoming a light cross-on, which will put a few ripples on the face. Still surfable, but not as crisp.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are a write-off. Strong onshore winds and rain make for poor, choppy conditions. The swell is still there, but it’s a mess. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are also blown out by strong onshore winds, with 10ft to 12ft of SW swell but no quality. The energy is high, but it's all wind-hammered. This stretch is more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfers.

We get a bit of a clean-up on Friday the 4th, but the wind is still howling onshore at 25 mph with rain, so leave it. The swell is 15ft, which is huge and dangerous.

Saturday the 5th of September has an 12ft SW swell with light offshore winds in the morning, so it’s a marginal call but clean. The energy is still strong at 4079. Sunday the 6th is back to choppy, onshore junk.

Now, here’s where we get a true standout. Monday the 7th of September is a gift. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the north, with an 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The energy is 4162, and the conditions are described as “glassy.” That’s as good as it gets. Surf's up, clean, and powerful. The 8ft is for experts though.

The next standout is a big one, but it’s a week away. Wednesday the 9th of September, we have a 10ft WSW groundswell with a 17-second period, and the wind is offshore from the ENE, moderate but clean. The energy is 5540. And then Wednesday afternoon, it gets even better: 12ft swell, 17-second period, light offshore from the NE, and the energy hits 6502. That is exceptional. The reef will be on fire. But it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.

Thursday the 10th of September is also a cracker. The swell is 13ft from the WSW with an 18-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore from the north. The energy is a massive 8941. This is very big, very powerful, and only for the most experienced. Expect some lulls between sets with that long period.

The forecast then tapers off. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are back to onshore winds and poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: The best on offer is the glassy Monday the 7th of September, and the long-range standouts are Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th of September. Get on it if you’re an expert. Beginners should stick to the earlier windows on Saturday morning or Sunday morning.

Rusty.

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