13th Ave South Surfside Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing, then a little something pops up in the second week, but it’s not gonna be a classic. The first real surfable day doesn’t show up until Wednesday, September 2nd, and even then it’s slim pickings. Before that, from Monday August 24th all the way through Monday September 1st, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the water is either flat or choppy.

Let’s start with the best of the bunch, which is Thursday, September 3rd at 13th Ave South Surfside. The water’s sitting at about 84°F – that’s about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s a little on the tropical side. That morning we’ve got a 2ft swell coming from the SE, with a long period of 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 221 (moderate), which is decent. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north at 9 mph, so the waves will be clean. By the afternoon, the wind swings to NNW and goes offshore, keeping it glassy and clean. This is the standout – the best of the whole window. The swell is small, though, so it’s not gonna be a monster; it’s more of a fun, small-wave day. The long period will make the waves more organised, and with the offshore wind, it’ll be a good session for a log or a fish. This break is labelled as “inconsistent,” so don’t expect a set every minute, but when they come, they’ll be worth it.

The day before, Wednesday, September 2nd, also has a bit of life. The morning shows a 2ft swell from the SE, with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 100 (just into the moderate range). The wind is light cross-offshore from the WSW, so it’s clean. The afternoon gets a bit more energy (111) but the wind goes cross-shore, so it’s not as good. This is a solid option if you miss the Thursday peak, but it’s not the highlight.

Thursday, September 4th, is still surfable but dropping off. The morning has 2ft from the SE at 14 seconds, with a combined energy of 107. The wind is glassy – calm, no wind at all – so it’ll be smooth. But the swell is on the way down, and the energy is dropping again (74 in the afternoon).

From Friday, September 5th onward, it’s back to tiny, weak swells and poor conditions. The combined energy drops to 31 or less, and the swell heights are 1ft or smaller. The wind is mostly cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but there’s just no wave to ride. For the rest of the period through to Tuesday, September 8th, it’s a flat spell.

Overall, the one true standout is Thursday, September 3rd. Everything else is a maybe-at-best. If you’re a beginner, the small size (2ft to 2ft) is actually fine – it’s not too big. But for anyone looking for a proper wall, it’s a wait-and-see game. The long-period swell on the 3rd will be better for a point or reef, but at a beach break like this, it might be a bit straight. Still, with offshore wind, it’ll be clean fun.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change.

Rusty.

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