Surfers Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We've got a solid run of groundswell on the cards for Surfers Point (reef), but it's not all smooth sailing. The opening days are a bit of a battle with the wind, but there are some absolute moments of glory if you know when to paddle out. The water is sitting at 65° and a touch warmer than what we'd normally expect for this time of year, which is a nice little bonus for the skin.

First up, Tuesday the 1st. We've got a chunky 10ft WSW swell rolling in at a long 15 seconds – proper groundswell – but the cross-on wind is messing it up. The energy is solid though, you can feel it at 3361 (moderate wave energy). It's a bit of a write-off for clean lines, better for watching than getting frustrated.

Wednesday the 2nd is a write-off. Swell pushes up to 12ft, but the wind is cross-on and choppy, with poor conditions. The energy jumps to 4447, but you wouldn't know it for the mess.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th stay big and messy. The wave energy for Friday afternoon hits a massive 11849 (very strong wave energy) with 16ft of SW swell at 15 seconds, and the wind drops a bit. It's still cross-on, so it's lumpy and challenging, but the sheer power is something else. That's for the experienced crew only; 16ft is well into expert territory.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off again. Near gale-force winds and blown-out conditions. Don't bother.

Now, here's where we get some attention. Sunday the 7th of September. The wind eases right back in the afternoon to a gentle breeze. The swell is still a solid 16ft from the WSW at a very long 16 seconds, with energy at a massive 13028. It's glassy and cross-on but more rideable. This wave energy is massive, and that long period can make it a bit straight on the take-off – it's a reef break, so it should handle it. This is a standout for the big-wave chargers.

Monday the 8th of September morning is the real gem. Light breeze, cross-on wind at only 6 mph, and the swell is still a generous 15ft from the SW at 16 seconds. The energy is 9286 – that's a lot of water moving. It's as clean as it gets for this size. If you can handle it, this is the best session of the whole run. For the rest of us, Tuesday the 9th afternoon is a beautiful window. The swell has backed off to 13ft from the SW at 16 seconds, but the wind has gone cross-offshore from the SSE. The wave energy is still a healthy 7506, and the conditions are described as "clean". The wind is offshore enough to hold the face open. This is a top pick for a less intimidating, but still powerful, session.

Wednesday the 10th and Thursday the 11th of September look clean with offshore winds from the north, but the swell drops noticeably to 10ft. Still fun, still clean, but not the standout power.

We then have a bit of a lull in quality. Friday the 12th through Monday the 15th is a mix of messy onshore wind and average waves. The energy drops right down.

Then, a surprise. Tuesday the 16th of September. The swell is only 8ft from the SW at 13 seconds, but the wind is a dream. Light offshore from the east at 3 mph. Glassy, clean, perfect lines for the reef. The energy is 2438 (weak), but the quality will be exceptional. This is a classic "small but perfect" day.

So, for the standouts: Monday morning, 8th of September is the one for the heavy artillery. All the size and energy you could want, with manageable wind. Tuesday afternoon, 9th of September is the pick for a clean, powerful session that is slightly less terrifying. And don't sleep on Tuesday the 16th of September – a glassy, pristine little gem.

Rusty.

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