Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of surf on offer at Temples. This is a reef and point set-up that’s exposed to the southwest and it’s gonna be working consistently through the whole sixteen-day window. No mucking about with a quiet start here—this one kicks off on the first day, September 5th, and just keeps giving.

Right from Saturday morning the 5th, it’s on. We’re looking at a solid 6ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period. That’s proper energy, and the combined swell energy is pumping at a hefty 1826 – strong wave energy for sure. Add in a clean, moderate offshore breeze from the southeast, and you’ve got yourself some excellent, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. This isn’t beginner stuff at that size; you’ll want your wits about you. Water temp’s sitting at 79° which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday afternoon sees the swell tick up to 7ft, still from the SSW, but the wind swings cross-offshore, keeping things clean. The energy jumps to 2028. Honestly, the whole first week is a steady diet of quality SSW swell. Sunday the 6th holds similar size and a 17-second period, with energy surging to 2844. The wind stays cross-off, so the faces hold up nicely, though the tide might mess with the timing a little.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th keep that SSW flow going. Monday is 7ft and 7ft, with a slightly shorter 14-second period. Tuesday morning drops to 5ft but picks up a 19-second period—that’s a very long groundswell, so expect long, clean lines with plenty of push, but gaps between sets. The energy Tuesday afternoon blows up to 3320, which is strong. This kind of long-period swell loves a reef or point setup like Temples, so it should be well-shaped.

Now, the standout window really builds from Wednesday the 9th. Wednesday morning has 8ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy at 3182. That’s hitting the expert-only mark—over 8ft and powerful. Wednesday afternoon eases just a touch to 8ft, same period, still cross-off and clean. The combination of size, period, and that steady cross-off wind from the south-southeast is about as good as it gets here for an advanced surfer.

Thursday the 10th stays in the 7ft range, and by Thursday afternoon the forecast calls it excellent again. Friday the 11th is a little more mixed with the breeze, but still plenty of swell around.

Then we hit a really sweet patch. Saturday the 12th morning brings a 5ft SW groundswell with a clean offshore wind from the east-southeast—proper glassy conditions. Sunday the 13th is the real gem though: 7ft in the morning, building to 8ft in the afternoon, both from the SW, with 18 and 17-second periods. The wind goes offshore all day, and the energy tops out at 3087. That Sunday afternoon session is the pick of the whole outlook. Perfect for experienced surfers, clean, powerful, and consistent.

The second week keeps delivering. From Monday the 14th through to Saturday the 20th, we see a steady run of 5ft to 7ft SW and SSW swells, with periods mostly in the 15 to 17-second range. The wind stays predominantly offshore or clean cross-off, especially in the mornings. A lot of these sessions are marked as excellent. Crowds are a possibility here sometimes, but with this much quality on offer, it’s hard to complain.

If you’re an advanced surfer looking for a long, consistent run of groundswell with clean wind at a reliable reef and point, Temples is your spot. For the best of the best, lock in Sunday the 13th or any of those mid-week days around the 9th and 10th. The water’s warm, the energy is strong, and the swell direction is exactly what the spot wants.

Rusty.

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