The Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. We've got a real mixed bag coming up for The Island over the next couple of weeks. It's a solid, exposed reef break that handles a good SW swell, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story. The water is sitting at 60°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real standout is Sunday the 6th of September. That morning, we're looking at a clean 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 2144 (strong). The wind is a light cross-off from the SE, which will keep the face nice and tidy. This is proper advanced-level stuff, so leave the foamies at home. The afternoon drops a touch to 6ft, but still clean and solid.

Monday the 7th eases back a bit. The morning has a 4ft SW swell with a 13-second period and a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate (453). It's a good, smaller option for a session.

Tuesday the 8th is another cracker. The morning brings a 6ft SW swell, but the period jumps to a very long 17 seconds, giving it serious grunt. The energy is strong again at 1801. The wind is a light cross-off from the ESE, so it'll be clean. Just remember, that long period can make a reef break like this a bit more challenging, with longer waits between sets.

Wednesday the 9th is a write-off. The swell is 7ft in the morning, but the wind is screaming from the SE at 25 mph. The energy is massive (3950), but it's going to be a washing machine. Only for the hardcore, and even then, it's a tough ask.

Thursday the 10th looks better. The morning has a 7ft SW swell and a 16-second period, with a fresh offshore from the E at 19 mph. The energy is strong (2170). It'll be clean and powerful, but the wind is stiff.

Friday the 11th is a bit of a sleeper. The afternoon session has a 4ft SW swell, but the wind goes glassy from the E. That's about as good as it gets for conditions. The period is 15 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (704).

From Saturday the 12th through to Monday the 14th, the swell drops and the wind goes junk. It's a quiet spell, with nothing really worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 15th sees a pulse return. The morning has a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period and a moderate cross-off from the NNE. The energy is strong (2061). It's a good clean option for experienced surfers.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are okay. Thursday morning is the best of that little run, with a 4ft SW swell, a 16-second period, and a moderate offshore from the ENE. The energy is moderate (902). It'll be clean.

Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th are back to onshore slop. The wind is howling from the WNW, and the conditions are poor. The energy is high on the 19th (over 3600), but it's all wind and chop.

We get a small window on Sunday the 20th of September. The swell is 8ft from the SW, but the wind is a light cross-on from the SW. The energy is strong (2541), but it's going to be a bit lumpy. Not ideal.

The real long-range promise comes on Monday the 21st of September. The morning has a solid 8ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a clean cross-off from the NNE. The energy is massive at 4549. This is as good as it gets on paper for the whole forecast, but it's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon holds similar size and energy, with a light cross-shore wind.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is Sunday the 6th of September morning for the best combo of size and clean conditions. For a smaller, glassy session, Friday the 11th of September afternoon is your spot. Keep an eye on Monday the 21st of September, but it's a long way off.

Rusty.

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