Strand (Pipe) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty here, lookin' at what we've got on the cards for Strand (Pipe). Straight up, it's a mixed bag, and we're gonna have to be patient. There's a bit of a slow start, and while we get pulses of decent energy, the wind and conditions are gonna keep us on our toes.

We start off Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th with some waist to chest high swell, around 3 ft to 5 ft. The energy is moderate, but the wind is a cross or cross-off, so it's a bit lumpy. Not really worth paddling out for, the reports are saying it's marginal. Saturday the 12th looks a touch better. The morning has a 4 ft SSW groundswell with a long 15 second period, and the energy is climbing. The wind is a cross-off, so it should be clean. The afternoon gets a bit punchier with a 6 ft SSW swell and the energy really kicks into gear, but it's still a cross-off breeze. It's a good sign, but the reports are still a little cautious.

Now, Sunday the 13th of September is where things get interesting. The morning is a true standout. We've got a clean 4 ft SSW swell, a solid 14 second period, and the wind is offshore from the ESE. The water temp is about 59°F, which is a touch cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing crazy. The report says "expect very good surf conditions," and I'm feelin' that. The break is fairly consistent, so you should get some nice, clean lines. The afternoon fades a bit with a cross-off wind, so get your session in early.

We hit a real poor patch from Monday the 14th through Tuesday the 16th. The wind is howling onshore from the NNW and NW, making a mess of things. Swell drops right off, and the energy is weak. It's a kite-surfing special, not a paddle surfing one. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th see a return to cleaner conditions with a cross-off breeze and a 4 ft to 5 ft SW swell. The energy is back up, and the reports are improving. The morning of Thursday the 17th is particularly clean with an offshore wind, so that's a good session.

The weekend of the 20th and 21st looks promising but a bit more wild. Sunday the 20th has a solid 7 ft SSW groundswell with a long 17 second period. The energy is massive, and the wind is a clean cross-off. That's a decent swell, getting into expert territory, and it's a long period, so it'll be more walled up and better for a point or reef setup. The beach might be a bit straight. The wind is moderate, but it's clean. The following Monday the 21st still has some size (5 ft) and a strong offshore wind, which is a great sign for clean waves.

The final days from the 22nd to the 25th are all about smaller, cleaner waves. The mornings on the 22nd and 24th are glassy with offshore winds, but the swell is only 2 ft to 3 ft. It's small and clean, perfect for a longboard or a fun log, but not much push. The 25th is glassy and tiny. So, the best on offer is the Sunday the 13th morning session for the cleanest, most consistent waves, and the Sunday the 20th for the biggest, most powerful swell if you're an experienced surfer.

Rusty, signing off.

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