Tennis Courts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what's coming down the line for Tennis Courts. It's a reef set-up, exposed to the swell, and it's a spot that breaks fairly consistently.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty rough start. The next few days are a write-off, I'll be honest. The wind is howling from the ENE at 22 mph, and while it's cross-off, the energy is just not there. The swell is a messy, short-period 8 seconds, and it's coming from the east-northeast, which is pretty much the worst direction for this break that really wants that SSE swell. The combined energy is moderate (895) but it's all just wind-chop. Save your energy.

Wednesday the 4th, we're still dealing with strong wind and a 8ft swell, but the energy is starting to build (1532). It's still a choppy, blown-out mess, though. This pattern holds through the 5th, 6th, and into the 7th. The wind eases a bit, but the swell direction stays wrong. This is a stretch of marginal surf, and honestly, it's looking more like a kiteboarder's playground than a surfer's lineup.

Now, hold on. The outlook starts to get interesting around Tuesday the 8th of September. The wind swings to the east, a clean cross-off 12 mph, and the swell direction shifts to the WSW. This is a big deal. The period jumps to 14 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to 3514, which is strong. You'll feel the pulse. The swell comes in at 8ft, so this is expert territory. It's going to be a powerful, clean groundswell. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The water is sitting at 81°F, which is right on the money for this time of year, so no weird temps to worry about.

After that, the swell drops off quickly. The 9th and 10th we're back to the short-period, ENE wind-swell. The energy drops into the 800-1000 range, and the wind is back up. It's a step down.

The second week has a few glimmers, but nothing like that 8th. The 13th of September looks promising with a clean 7ft ENE swell at 11 seconds and light winds – a gentle breeze from the east. The energy is moderate (1859). It's a better prospect for the average surfer. Then, we get a real curveball on the 15th and 16th. A very long-period, 20-21 second groundswell arrives from the south-southwest and southwest. Swell heights are only around 3ft, but the period is so long it will wrap in. The wind is dead flat, glassy, or light offshore. This is a classic reef set-up, and that long period will produce some beautiful, clean lines. It's a promise, but a good one.

So, your best bet is clear: Tuesday the 8th for the big, powerful groundswell if you're an expert. For the rest of us, the 13th and the 15th/16th are the ones to watch for cleaner, more manageable conditions.

Rusty.

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