The Spit Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, it’s looking pretty grim for a good paddle. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with that wind just not playing nice. The only real window of hope shows up at the very end, but it’s a long way off.

Let’s break it down. The first few days, from Monday the 24th through the end of the month, are pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at small, weak swell, mostly around 2ft to 5ft from the ENE or E, with a short, weak period of 6 to 8 seconds. The wind is a killer – it’s a constant cross-on or onshore breeze, mostly from the SE and ESE, making everything choppy and lumpy. The wave energy is weak to moderate at best, with readings like 70, 93, and 140. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

The first week of September doesn’t start much better. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are still messy. The swell picks up a bit, hitting 6ft to 6ft from the E and ENE, and the energy jumps, but the wind is still a problem. The swell period is a short 7 seconds, so it's all wind-slop and not worth the paddle. The wave energy is strong though, hitting 605 on Tuesday afternoon, but it’s all wasted energy with that onshore wind.

Now, the one tiny glimmer. Wednesday morning, September the 2nd. That’s your best bet. The swell drops back to a clean 4ft from the ENE, with an 8-second period, and the wind goes glassy. The wave energy is still strong at 253, but with that offshore wind, The Spit could be clean and fun for a beginner session. It’s the only time in the whole outlook where the conditions line up. But even then, it’s just a brief window before the wind turns on again.

The rest of the week into the second week is more of the same – small, weak swell, and a cross-shore or onshore wind. The swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft with very weak energy, and the wind is either a fresh cross-shore or a lousy cross-on. It’s a long, blank run. For a spot like this, that’s pretty normal—forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

If you’re a kite surfer, the bigger days with strong ESE and SE winds might look interesting, but for us paddle surfers, it’s a tough call. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but for now, I’d say grab a coffee and wait for a better day.

Rusty.

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