Telescopes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our little slice of coastline. There’s only one break that’s showing any real promise in this whole 16-day window, and that’s Telescopes. It’s an advanced-level reef break, so this isn’t one for the grommets or the Sunday foam-stompers. The ocean has been throwing a lot of energy our way, but conditions have been a bit messy for a while. There’s a bit of a wait before things really clean up, but when they do, there are some absolute gems on the horizon.

Right now, and for the next few days, the surf is pretty average. The swell is coming in from the SSW with chest to head-high sets (around 4ft), but the wind is mostly a moderate cross-offshore breeze, and that’s keeping the surface from being perfect. The water temperature is sitting at 86°, which is about 2° above the long-term average, so it’s feeling slightly warmer than usual for this time of year—nothing too crazy, but you’ll notice it. The wave energy has been in the moderate to strong range, but the quality hasn’t matched the power.

The first real standout window opens up on Saturday the 12th of September. That morning, we’re looking at a 4ft swell from the SW with a long 19-second period, and the wind is going offshore from the ESE. That is a recipe for some clean, lined-up reef waves. The combined energy is solid, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your best early call.

Then, on Saturday the 19th of September, things get even better. We’ve got a 8ft SSW groundswell hitting in the morning with a 17-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the ESE. The wave energy is massive. That is a serious swell, and on a reef, it’s going to produce some heavy, powerful waves. This is strictly for the experienced crew. It’s over 8ft, so it’s not for beginners at all. The afternoon holds at 7ft with light winds, so there’s a full day of quality on offer. Crowds are possible here at Telescopes, and with waves this good, you can bet it’ll be busy.

There’s a solid run of good surf from the 16th to the 21st, with plenty of days showing excellent conditions. The periods are consistently long, between 14 and 19 seconds, which is groundswell territory. That means the waves will have plenty of push and shape, perfect for a reef like Telescopes. The winds are mostly light and cross-offshore or offshore, so the surface should be clean for most of that week.

So, to sum it up: don’t get too excited about the next few days. Wait for the 12th of September for a clean, solid session, and then mark your calendar for the 19th of September for the biggest and best swell of the outlook. That’s the one to aim for.

Rusty.

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