St Agnes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what St Agnes has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it’s a bit of a rough patch for the most part. The wind is just not playing ball, and while there’s plenty of swell around, it’s getting chopped up or blown out. You’re going to have to be patient and pick your moments.

Alright, starting off this Sunday the 13th, we’ve got a 5 ft swell from the west, but it’s a messy one. With a cross-shore breeze at 12 mph, it’s just lumpy and unappealing. Monday the 14th cleans up a little, with a light 4 ft west swell and a cross-offshore breeze in the morning, giving us clean conditions. The energy is moderate at best though. It’s small but it could be worth a look for the more dedicated amongst you.

Tuesday the 15th sees the swell bump up a touch, but the wind swings onshore and gets fresh. It’s not the one. Wednesday the 16th has some size – 6 ft from the WNW – but again the wind is on it, and the energy is strong, but messy. It’s not going to be pretty.

Now, hold on for Thursday the 18th. There’s a big, long-period groundswell filling in from the WNW. We’re talking a 6 ft swell with a 14-second period and a lot of energy behind it. The wind is cross-onshore in the morning, which is a shame, but by Friday afternoon it switches to a cross-offshore breeze. That’s when it gets interesting. The waves will be holding some serious power, but with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for the beach breaks – a point break or reef would be the go. It’s marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Saturday the 19th gets blown out again, and we’re back to lumpy conditions.

But here’s the one to circle on your calendar. On Sunday the 20th, we’ve got a morning session that looks very promising. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the WNW, with a very long 14-second period. The energy is strong, and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at 16 mph, which should give us clean, lined-up waves. This is the standout. It’s a big swell, so it’s for the experienced crew – the power will be significant. It could be a real treat if the tide lines up. Just be aware, it can get crowded at St Agnes.

The following week drops off. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd are back to onshore winds and smaller, messier waves. Thursday the 24th offers a glimmer with a clean 5 ft west swell and a light cross-offshore breeze, but it’s nothing special. After that, it fades into small, weak, and choppy conditions right through to the 28th.

So, the best bet is without a doubt the morning of Sunday the 20th of September. It’s a powerful, clean groundswell that should deliver. Get on it if you can.

Rusty.

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