The Heads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for The Heads. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got some real gems hiding in there if you're patient.

The first week is a write-off, to be honest. We’ve got a solid swell on Thursday the 3rd, with waves hitting 12ft from the SSE, but the wind is howling from the same direction at 22 mph, making it a complete mess. That’s a strong 2193 combined energy, but it’s all for nothing with that cross-onshore junk. Friday and Saturday are similar stories – plenty of size but poor conditions. The swell actually drops right down on Saturday the 5th, with 4ft to 5ft and weak energy (around 650), but the wind is still cross-shore. It’s not worth paddling out for.

Then we get a real spike on Sunday the 6th. A very long period groundswell of 19 seconds from the SSW pumps the energy up to 4449 on the morning and 5769 on the afternoon. The wave height is 8ft to 10ft, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore, which is going to put a nasty chop on it. That’s expert-only territory due to the size, and the period is so long it’ll be breaking straight at the beach, so it’s not ideal for The Heads. This one is a pass for paddle surfing, but it might look interesting for the kite crowd.

Alright, here’s the standout. Monday morning, September 7th. The wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions – and we’ve got a 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 2352. That’s beautiful, clean, powerful surf. The waves will have proper shape, nice long lines, and the long period makes paddling out easier between sets. The Heads is a sandbar, so don’t expect it to be perfect, but with glassy conditions and that size, it’s going to be firing for experienced surfers. The water is sitting at 60°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

Tuesday the 8th morning is also glassy with a clean 5ft wave from the east, but the energy is weaker (903) and the period is only 10 seconds. It’ll be fun, but not the same quality as Monday.

The next big window is Monday afternoon, September 14th. The wind turns glassy again, and we’ve got a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period and a combined energy of 3241. That’s another excellent session for experienced surfers. The morning of the 14th is a bit lumpy with cross-shore wind, but by the afternoon, it’s clean and powerful. This is a long-range call, so it’s promising but less certain.

After that, the second week gets a bit more ordinary. The 17th of September has a glassy morning with 5ft SW swell, but the energy is low (836) and it’s not a standout. The rest of the week is a mix of cross-shore winds and poor conditions, with a few marginal windows that aren’t worth chasing.

So, to sum it up: if you’ve got a free morning, Monday the 7th is the best bet by far – clean, glassy, and plenty of energy. The 14th afternoon is your long-range promise. Everything else is a battle with the wind. Hang tight, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

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