The Spot Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the cards for The Spot. It’s been a bit of a mixed bag lately, but we’ve got some action coming.

The week starts quiet, with small, weak, and choppy surf from a short period SSE swell. Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are write-offs – you’re looking at onshore wind, bumpy conditions, and tiny waves. We’ve got a few days of poor conditions to get through first.

Monday the 7th brings a bit of a tease. There’s a big groundswell arriving, with a 10ft S swell packing some serious punch (combined energy of 5369). The period is a very long 16 seconds, so it’ll have real power. However, the morning sees a cross-onshore breeze, and by the afternoon a fresh onshore wind from the NE kills it. The waves will be bumpy and blown out. That long period swell can be tricky at a beach and reef setup too – it might break a bit too straight for its own good. This one is for the experts only, if anyone bothers. It's too big for beginners at over 8ft.

The middle of the week from the 8th to the 11th is a total flat spell. Onshore winds and combined energy dropping to barely a whisper. Not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday morning, September 12th is our first real standout. The Spot wakes up with a clean 8ft SSW swell, and more importantly, we’ve got light offshore winds from the WSW. That’s the kind of combo that gets the heart rate up. The waves should be clean and lined up. The combined energy is a solid 518, so there’s some push. Just keep in mind it’s a short period (7 seconds), so it’ll be a bit more sectiony than a pure groundswell. This is intermediate-friendly, but the size is pushing it for beginners.

Sunday the 13th afternoon is another good window. We’re looking at clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze and a 6ft S swell (combined energy of 1195). The conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is light and coming from the SSE, which should keep the faces glassy.

The following Monday and Tuesday (14th and 15th of September) offer some alright, but not spectacular, surf. Clean conditions on Monday with a solid 8ft E swell, but the moderate cross-offshore wind means it’ll be a bit lumpy. Tuesday sees a 7ft S swell, but it’s back to a cross-onshore wind and a short period of 7 seconds. It’s surfable, but not a priority.

The rest of the outlook into the third week drops off quickly. Big winds and tiny swells return, with nothing worth chasing.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is the Saturday morning (September 12th) session for the cleanest conditions with a decent S swell and offshore wind. The Sunday afternoon (September 13th) is a close second for clean, powerful waves. The big Monday swell on the 7th is a powerful one, but the wind just isn't your friend.

Keep your eyes on the sky, and I’ll catch you in the water.

Rusty.

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