Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get to it. We’ve got a run of swell coming our way at Temples, and honestly, it’s looking pretty damn good for a while.

We start on Wednesday the 26th with a moderate 5ft SSW groundswell. The period is a solid 14 seconds, and with the ESE wind keeping things offshore and clean, you’re looking at some proper, lined-up waves. The water is sitting at 79°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s a good, clean start to the outlook.

The swell dips a touch on Thursday morning, down to 4ft but with a longer 16-second period, which is a classic groundswell pulse. This is a good sign for Temples, a reef and point setup that handles longer-period energy well. The wind stays offshore and clean.

Then we get the first real push. Friday the 28th sees the swell jump to 8ft from the SSW, still with that 16-second period. The energy really starts to build, and combined with that offshore flow, this is where things get properly exciting for the more experienced heads. This is a standout window.

The weekend keeps the fun rolling. Saturday offers a solid 7ft with clean conditions, but it’s a touch smaller than Friday. Sunday hangs in there with 5ft, still clean, but you can feel the energy starting to ease off a little.

The start of next week, Monday and Tuesday, sees the swell settle into the 4ft to 7ft range. The winds stay offshore. There’s still decent shape out there, but it’s not the same size as Friday. It’s a steady, workable stretch, but nothing that’s going to blow you away.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 3rd is down to 5ft, and it fades further to 4ft by Friday the 4th. Still rideable, still clean, but you’ll be hunting for the slightly bigger sets.

But don't get comfortable, because Saturday the 5th brings a fresh pulse. We’re back up to 7ft from the SSW. The energy is back. It’s a strong, clean weekend, good for anyone who knows what they’re doing.

That pattern holds through Sunday and into Monday the 7th, with 6ft to 6ft surf and clean, offshore winds. It's a consistent, high-quality run, and the conditions are just locking in.

Now, here’s the part that has me fired up. Look ahead to the 8th and 9th of September. We’ve got a real beast of a swell coming. The 8th sees a jump to 7ft with a 20-second period, and the energy is strong. That’s a major groundswell.

But the 9th of September is the one. We’re talking a serious 12ft SSW swell. This is the standout of the entire outlook. The period is 18 seconds, and the energy reading is huge. This is big, powerful, and will absolutely be one for experts only. Temples handles long-period swell well, but 12ft is a whole different ball game. This is one to circle on the calendar. It holds into the 10th at a still-chunky 10ft.

So, there it is. A solid run of surf starting Wednesday, a proper standout on Friday, and then a massive, expert-level swell about ten days out. For the average surfer, that Friday the 28th is your day. But for the crew who charge, the 9th of September is the real deal, though it’s still a little over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

-Rusty

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