Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming through, with the first proper action kicking off on Thursday, September 10th. The pattern is a long, drawn-out pulse of south-west swell that’s got some serious legs. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is spot on for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The standout window is going to be the weekend. Friday, September 11th through Sunday, September 13th is where it’s at. The swell holds steady around 6 to 7 ft from the SW, with periods of 16 to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and it’s packing a punch – the combined energy is hitting between 1,800 and 2,600 (moderate to strong). The wind is offshore from the ESE to SE, staying clean all day. This is where Temples (reef and point) really shines. The swell direction lines up perfectly with the optimum SW direction, and with offshore winds, it’s going to be a rippable, lined-up wave. Keep in mind, this is for advanced surfers at that size – over 5 ft, it’s not beginner territory. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Saturday, September 12th will see a slight dip in size to around 5 ft, but still clean and very rideable. Then Sunday the 13th kicks back up with a 6 to 7 ft SW swell and a 17-18 second period. That Sunday morning looks like the pick of the weekend, with offshore winds and a lot of energy in the water.

Moving into the next week, Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th stays consistent with 6 to 6 ft swells, but the energy drops a little. Still, offshore winds keep it clean, so it’s a solid run of fun surf.

Now, here’s a real standout for the long-range. Sunday, September 20th is calling for a 10 ft SW swell in the morning, with a 16-second period and light offshore winds. The energy is massive (over 4,000). That’s a big, powerful swell. At that size, it’s expert-only, and it’s going to be a serious session. The wind turns cross-off in the afternoon, so the morning is your window. This one is a bit far out, so stay tuned, but it’s got the potential to be the best day of the whole forecast.

After that, Monday the 21st through Wednesday the 23rd keeps the swell going at 5 to 7 ft, still with good offshore winds. The energy stays moderate to strong. There’s no real gap in the action – this is a solid, consistent fortnight.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is the weekend of September 11th-13th, and the long-range standout on September 20th. If you’re an experienced surfer, get after it. The water’s warm, the winds are right, and the swell is here.

Rusty

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