Super Tubes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but some serious firepower is lining up.

The first surf worth paddling out for kicks off Monday morning, September 14th. It’s a bit of a gentle start but sets the tone for the week. The standout, without a doubt, is Super Tubes. This is a reef and point setup, very consistent, and it loves a good SW groundswell, which is exactly what we’re getting.

Monday morning brings in a clean 4ft SW swell with a long 13-second period. The combined energy is a solid moderate 543, and the wind is glassy from the NNW. The water here is sitting at 61°F, which is 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so a 3/2 with a hood is the call. You’ll have the place to yourself crowd-wise, and the waves will be clean. This is your window to ease into the week.

The pattern holds steady through Tuesday (Sept 15). Morning sees a sweet 4ft SW swell with a perfect offshore wind from the WSW. The waves are clean, the period stretches to 12 seconds, and the energy ticks over at 404. Tuesday afternoon keeps the quality rolling with a 4ft SW swell and clean cross-off conditions. Good, solid surfing.

Now, Wednesday (Sept 16) is where it gets interesting. The morning pumps up to a 10ft SW swell at a very long 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 3913. This is big, powerful groundswell. The wind is a fresh 19 mph offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean. But be aware, this is advanced territory. At over 8ft, this is for experienced surfers only. The long period means longer waits between sets, but when they come, they’re packing punch. This is best at a point or reef like this.

Thursday (Sept 17) holds onto a solid 8ft SW swell (13 seconds, energy 2490), but the morning wind turns onshore from the ENE, making conditions questionable. By afternoon, it’s a write-off with lumpy, cross-onshore wind.

Friday (Sept 18) and Saturday (Sept 19) are a write-off. Fresh to strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions with dropping swell. Not worth the drive.

The next real window opens Sunday morning, September 20th. The swell drops back to a clean 4ft from the SW (13 seconds), but the secret weapon is a gentle offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is still moderate at 1005, and the forecast is for very good surf. This is a nice reset after the mid-week mess.

Monday, September 21st, the afternoon is the pick with a 5ft SW swell and a moderate offshore wind. Clean lines and moderate energy at 1066.

The second week is more promising than it looks on paper. Saturday, September 26th, we see a pulse of 8ft SW swell (11 seconds) with clean cross-off winds. Energy is a strong 1445. It’s a bigger day, but manageable for intermediates who are comfortable. Sunday, September 27th, is smoother. The morning serves up 5ft SW swell (13 seconds) with light cross-off winds and very good conditions. Energy is 1300. This is probably the best call for the second week for most surfers.

Beyond that, Monday, September 28th, gets a massive 12ft W swell, but with onshore winds, it’s a messy, powerful beast. Tuesday, September 29th, holds 8ft SW swell but the onshore wind ruins the shape. For experts only, and even then, the conditions are poor.

So, the pick of the whole forecast is Wednesday morning, Sept 16th, for the big wave chargers, and Sunday morning, Sept 20th for the clean, mid-range session. Don't sleep on the glassy Monday morning start either.

Rusty.

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