The Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for The Patch over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the water is sitting at a very unusual 62°F, which is over two degrees warmer than you'd normally expect for this time of year. That's a bit of a talking point down the beach.

The next few days are pretty quiet. Saturday the 22nd has tiny 1ft SW swells with a strong cross-off breeze, and it's just not worth getting wet for. There's a big gap of nothing special until we see a glimmer of hope.

Sunday the 23rd morning is where things start to turn. We've got a 4ft WNW swell with glassy conditions – wind is dead calm from the SSW. That's a major positive, meaning it'll be clean and tidy. The combined swell energy is moderate at (311), and the period is short at 8 seconds, so it won't be the most powerful, but it'll be rideable for a beginner-friendly spot.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a bit of a write-off with small, weak swell and cross-shore winds. Nothing to get excited about.

Now, the standout is shaping up for Thursday the 27th through to Saturday the 29th. Thursday morning sees a jump to 6ft from the NW with a short 7-second period, but the energy is strong (822) and the winds are light cross-off. That's a solid day for the experienced crew. Friday the 28th morning is even better with a 6ft NW swell and energy hitting (969). It's getting punchy.

The real highlight, though, is Thursday the 3rd of September. We're looking at a 7ft WNW swell with a light 6 mph cross-off breeze from the WNW. The energy is very strong at (1074) and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the run – a proper groundswell with good shape. However, by the afternoon, it's forecast to hit 10ft, which is too big for The Patch and only for experts. The morning session is the window.

Following that, Friday the 4th of September cleans up a bit with a 3ft SSW swell but very strong energy (1149). It'll be a bit of a drop in size but still plenty of push for a fun session.

The last few days into the second week get a bit messy with onshore and cross-onshore winds, so the quality drops off. The consistency is fairly consistent here, so even when it's poor, it tends not to stay that way for long.

Best on offer: Thursday the 27th morning for the first solid pulse, but the absolute standout is Thursday the 3rd of September morning – get on it early before it gets too big.

Rusty.

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