Castlepoint - The Gap Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a lot of data to chew through, but I’ll break it down for you.

The first thing you’ll notice is that the surf window opens up with a bang, but it gets a bit messy after that. The real standout is the start of the period, and then we have to wait a while for the next good pulse.

The opening act is on Wednesday, September 2nd. We’re looking at a solid, powerful swell from the south. The morning has a clean 6 ft south swell, with a very long period of 17 seconds and a massive 3358 combined energy. That’s some serious groundswell pushing in. The wind is a fresh offshore from the WNW at 19 mph, which will keep the faces clean. This is prime for a point break or reef, and this spot is a sheltered spot, so it should handle that size well. By the afternoon, the swell is up to 8 ft from the south with a period of 15 seconds and 3183 combined energy. Still clean with that same offshore breeze. This is expert territory due to the size, but the quality is there. This is the best on offer.

Thursday, September 3rd starts with a strong 25 mph offshore wind from the WNW. There’s a 5 ft south swell, but that wind is blowing a gale. It’s clean, but you’ll be fighting to get out. The afternoon eases off to a 4 ft south swell with a 12 mph offshore breeze, making for a more manageable session.

Then we hit a dry spell. Friday, September 4th, through to the end of the first week, the surf drops right off. The swell heights are tiny, under 2 ft, and the energy is weak. There’s a bit of a spike on Monday, September 7th, with a 7 ft south-southwest swell in the morning, but it’s getting smashed by a 22 mph cross-offshore wind, making it a mess. The afternoon gets even bigger at 12 ft, but the wind turns direct cross-shore, creating a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth the paddle.

Tuesday, September 8th has a clean 6 ft south swell with a moderate offshore wind, but the forecast calls it marginal. The next real highlight comes on Friday, September 11th. The morning has a 8 ft south swell with a nasty 25 mph offshore wind. It’s clean, but again, a battle to get out. The afternoon is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds.

Hold out for Saturday, September 12th. This is the second standout. A beautiful 6 ft south swell with a 12-second period rolls in. The wind is a light offshore breeze from the WNW at 6 mph in the morning, turning to a gentle 9 mph in the afternoon. This is clean, lined-up, and very surfable. The combined energy is a solid 905. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Sunday, September 13th is a washout with near-gale force winds. Monday, September 14th is good again. A 8 ft south swell in the morning with a gentle offshore breeze. That’s a big, clean wave, but it’s for experts only. The afternoon is a cleaner 7 ft with a light breeze.

After that, the surf fades again. Tuesday, September 15th and beyond are small, with weak energy and onshore winds. The final days of the forecast period show some clean but small swell from the south-southwest with long periods, but the size is just too small to get excited about.

Water temperature here is 53°, which is about 1° cooler than average for this time of year. Just a touch on the chilly side, so a good wetsuit is a must.

So, to sum it up: Wednesday, September 2nd is the big daddy for the experts, and Saturday, September 12th is the best bet for everyone else. The rest is a mixed bag of wind and small waves.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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