The Reef (Culebra) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got for this stretch.

To be honest, it’s a pretty quiet outlook. The Reef (Culebra) is a very consistent reef break, but for the entire 16-day window, we’re looking at a long run of poor surf conditions. There’s a significant gap from now through to the end of the period with nothing worth getting excited about. It’s one of those spells where you’re better off leaving the boards in the car.

Looking at the first week, starting from Sunday, September 6th, we’ve got a tiny easterly swell around 3ft with a short period of 8 seconds. Combined swell energy is weak (73). Winds are cross-off from the southeast, so the surface would be clean, but there’s just no push to the waves. That pattern pretty much sets the tone. The water temperature is a warm 85°, which is about average for the time of year, so at least a dip will be comfortable.

Monday through the rest of the week stays tiny, with swell heights mostly between 1ft and 2ft. Periods are all over the place, some long at 12 seconds, but the energy is so weak (mostly under 100) it won't translate into any rideable surf. Winds are mostly cross-off or cross, so the water will look clean, but it's a flat spell.

Into the second week, around September 16th, we see a small bump. The swell picks up to 3ft on the Wednesday morning and afternoon, coming from the east with a period of 5 to 6 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (73 and 64). The wind is cross-shore and fresh, which will make for a lumpy, choppy surface. That’s not the kind of day you paddle out for.

Even though The Reef is a consistent spot, the forecasts are showing nothing but a blank run through to September 21st. It’s one of those periods where the ocean just shuts down for surfers. Keep the wax on the shelf.

Rusty.

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