Tayfor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on offer for this stretch of coast. We've got a mix coming through, so let's break it down.

The main focus is Tayfor. It's an exposed spot, so it needs the right angle to work. Early on, we get a bit of a tease. Thursday morning, the 10th of September, the waves are around 5 ft from the NNW with the wind dead calm and glassy. The combined energy is moderate (233), but the period is only 8 seconds, so you're looking at a short-period, localised swell. It’s clean, but not exactly powerful. That light 5 km/h northerly is perfect, though. By the afternoon, the wind swings NNW and picks up to 15 km/h cross-on, and it gets chop city. Friday morning sees a drop in size to 4 ft from the NNW with a short 7-second period and a cross-off breeze, keeping it rideable. Same story each afternoon though – the onshore wind ruins it.

Saturday the 12th is a write-off. The swell drops to 3 ft and smaller with a sloppy period, and the wind is all over the place. Sunday morning the 13th is tiny and weak at 3 ft with a 6-second period (energy of 105), but it's glassy again. You could float around on a longboard, but it's ordinary.

Here is the standout window: Monday, the 14th. That morning, we get a proper pulse. The swell is 3 ft but hold on – the period jumps to 12 seconds from the NNW, and the combined energy pushes to a solid 304. This is a groundswell. The wind is 5 km/h from the NW, which is glassy. It will be clean and the longer period will set up better lines. This is the best session for a surfer who wants quality over quantity. The water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is normal for the time of year with a zero anomaly. Keep in mind, with that longer period and NW angle at an exposed bay, it could be a bit straight, so look for a bank that’s got a bit of an angle. Afternoon the same day sees the onshore ruin it again.

From Tuesday the 15th to Thursday the 17th, the swell hangs in the 3 ft to 5 ft range, but the wind is frustratingly cross-on or onshore for most of it. The energy ramps up significantly on the 17th – Thursday afternoon hits 581 with 5 ft at 10 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the NW, and it's cloudy. It’s a messy, powerful option for the strong paddler, but not a clean day.

Friday the 18th is the other true standout. Morning session: 5 ft from the NW at 11 seconds (energy of 415) with a glassy, 5 km/h westerly wind. That is a beautiful combination. It’s the same story as the 14th, but with a bit more size and push. If you only get one paddle in the next couple of weeks, make it that Friday morning. Saturday the 19th morning is still decent with 4 ft from the NW at 9 seconds and a clean cross-off breeze, a solid option.

Into the second week, it gets weaker and less reliable. Sunday the 20th is tiny at 2 ft. The 21st sees a long-period 12-second wave appear at 2 ft–3 ft from the NW (energy 190-195), which is promising for a point, but the morning wind is clean. From the 22nd to the 25th, it’s mostly small, weak, or blown out. The 25th of September has a very long-period spike – 17 seconds from the NNW at 2 ft – but the combined energy is a deceptive 453. It's a long-period ghost swell, and with a 20 km/h onshore wind, it’s unrideable for paddle surfing. Kite surfers might be interested in that afternoon.

The bottom line: Get on the water Thursday 10th morning for a glassy but short-period wave. The absolute best of the bunch are Monday the 14th morning and Friday the 18th morning for clean, longer-period groundswell. The second week looks weak with a narrow window for clean conditions, so don't hold your breath. Crowds? With it being consistent and a known spot, expect company on those good days.

Rusty.

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