Temples Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming our way, starting this Saturday, September 5th, and it’s looking like a long stretch of pumping groundswell for the experienced crew. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout spot is Temples (reef and point). This place is going to be the main event for the whole period. The first session to get excited about is Saturday morning, September 5th. We’re looking at a strong 6ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The wind is offshore from the SE, keeping things clean and lined up. The combined energy is pumping hard at 1826, so there’s plenty of power behind it. This is a setup that will really favour the point and reef sections, giving you some proper long, drawn-out walls. The crowds are a possibility here, as it’s known to get busy “sometimes,” but with conditions this good, it’s worth it for the wave quality.

From Saturday afternoon through to Monday, the swell stays solid, bouncing between 5ft and 7ft, though the wind goes cross-offshore, which takes the edge off the perfection just a touch. Still clean, but not as glassy as that morning session.

Now, keep your eyes on Sunday, September 13th. The afternoon session is the real gem of the entire forecast. You’ve got a 8ft SW groundswell, a long period of 17 seconds, and the wind is back to pure offshore from the SE. The wave energy is massive at 3016, meaning it’s going to be powerful and thick. For the advanced surfer, this is as good as it gets – big, clean, and consistent. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, the pattern holds strong right through to the final weekend. There’s a few more standout mornings, like Wednesday, September 16th, with a 8ft to 8ft SSW swell and offshore wind, pushing energy readings above 2700. That’s serious grunt for an expert-level session.

A word of caution: from around September 15th, the swell is often over 5ft, and on days like Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 17th, it pushes past 8ft. This is strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners will want to sit this one out. The long period of these swells (often 15-17 seconds) means the sets will be very powerful and the lulls between them longer, but the paddle out will be manageable if you pick your moment.

The consistency is a huge plus here – Temples is rated “fairly consistent,” and the data shows barely a day without a decent wave. The one slight dip is on Tuesday, September 8th morning, where the swell drops to 5ft, but even then, the period is 19 seconds, so there’s still deep water energy rolling in.

Overall, the best of the best is the Sunday, September 13th afternoon session at Temples. That’s your winner. The whole run is strong, but that one sits head and shoulders above the rest for power, size, and wind.

Stay safe out there, and remember, if you’re not on it, you’re missing it.

Rusty.

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