The Spot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and it’s a bit of a slow burner for The Spot. The first real action doesn’t kick in until Monday the 7th, and even then, it’s a mixed bag. There’s a big pulse of energy coming, but we’ll have to deal with some rough conditions before things clean up.

The first real standout is a solid pulse of swell from the S on Monday morning, the 7th. We’re talking a good 10 ft of S swell, but it’s coming with a strong onshore wind from the NNE at 19 mph. That’s a lot of power (combined energy of 4985), but the wind is going to make it ugly. The afternoon stays big at 8 ft, but the wind is even worse. For the experienced crew, it might be worth a look, but it’s not a day to bring the beginners.

After that, the surf drops right off. From Tuesday the 8th through to the end of the second week, we’re in a flat spell. The Spot is a beach and reef setup, and with the swell barely above 2 ft and the wind mostly onshore, there’s just nothing doing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, hold onto your board, because things start to switch up around Wednesday the 16th. We get a spike in SSW swell, around 7 ft, but it’s a short period swell at 7 seconds and a bit bumpy. The real turnaround comes on Thursday the 17th. The wind goes offshore from the SSW, blowing at 16 to 22 mph. The swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW with a long period of 15 seconds (combined energy of 660). This is the kind of good, clean, offshore glass you wait for. The Spot is a beach and reef set-up, and with this long-period groundswell, it’s going to offer some really nice shaped waves, especially for the reef side. The longer gaps between sets will make paddling out easier too.

The standout window is the afternoon of Thursday the 17th and all of Friday the 18th. The wind stays offshore, and the swell holds at a solid 4 ft from the SSW with a 15-second period (combined energy of 970). This is the best of the whole forecast. The break is fairly consistent, and with the offshore wind, it’s going to be clean. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Then, on Saturday the 19th, we get a new ESE swell coming in at 6 ft. The morning is a bit cross, but the afternoon is glassy. That’s a real treat, with the glassy conditions making for some silky, clean faces on the ESE swell. The combined energy is strong (753). This is a solid second option.

The final days see a bit of onshore wind return, but the earlier swell is the real winner. For the long-range call, that Thursday and Friday window is the one to lock in. It’s a little less certain this far out, but it’s the best on offer.

Rusty.

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