The Window Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, Rusty here. Let’s talk surf. The first few days are a total bust. That Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th? Don’t bother. The Window’s getting smashed by onshore gales and big, ugly, stormy swell. You’re better off waxing your board on the couch.

Then Tuesday the 15th morning, the tables turn. The wind goes offshore out of the ENE, and we’ve got a solid 10-foot SW groundswell with a long 14-second period pushing in. Wave energy is pumping (3665). This is proper, powerful reef break—only for the advanced crew. The water temp feels about normal for this time of year. It’s gonna be clean and lined up, but at 10 feet, beginners stay on the beach. After lunch, the wind swings cross-shore and it gets a bit bumpy.

Wednesday the 16th sees the swell dropping to 5-6 feet, still that SW groundswell with a decent period. The afternoon looks clean in a light northerly breeze, a good window for a less heavy session.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th turn ugly again with strong, cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. Another run of poor surf.

Saturday the 19th is a mess too, with rain squalls and howling winds.

Sunday the 20th morning is back to a clean, cross-off breeze as the swell hangs around 10 feet. Not epic, but rideable if you’re desperate.

Now, Monday the 21st is the standout for the first week. The morning is glassy—dead calm with a 12-foot SW groundswell and a very long 16-second period. That’s a groundswell that will wrap around the reef with serious power. Wave energy is massive (5898). It’s only for experts due to size, but if you can handle it, that’s your best session. The afternoon sees the wind turning a little cross-onshore and the swell bumps up to 13 feet.

The second week kicks off with a big pulse. Wednesday the 23rd morning: another 13-foot SW swell, this time with an extreme 18-second period—that’s as long as it gets. Wave energy is huge (9474). It’s cross-onshore, but only a light breeze, so it’ll be clean enough. This is a real promise for big-wave chargers, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Thursday the 24th afternoon gets messy with a fresh southerly cross-shore on a 12-foot swell. Not the best.

Friday the 25th morning has a massive 16-foot SW swell on offer, with the period dropping to 12 seconds. Combined energy is strong (6962). It’s cross-off and clean, but that size is enormous. Experts only, and even then, respect the ocean.

The very end of the period, the 26th and 27th, looks promising with offshore easterly winds and 10-12-foot SW groundswell. Clean, consistent conditions for the experienced surfer.

For the absolute best day in the whole 16 days? I’d lock in Tuesday morning, September 15th at The Window for the first real taste of good surf, with that offshore breeze and long-period groundswell. But the real gem worth watching, even if it’s a week away, is Wednesday morning, September 23rd—that 13-foot, 18-second groundswell under clear skies with barely any wind? That’s the one you dream about. It won’t be crowded, because it’s The Window and it’s big, but if you’re an expert, mark your calendar.

Rusty.

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