13th Beach-The Bluff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for 13th Beach-The Bluff over the next couple of weeks.

First off, we’ve got a proper sized groundswell rollin’ in from the SW, but the wind is going to be a total bastard for the first few days. The water is sittin' right around 56°, pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothin' wild there.

The forecast kicks off with a solid, but lumpy, start. Wednesday morning the 9th we’ve got a 10 ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, but a fresh 19 mph S cross-onshore wind is making it a messy, choppy mess. The combined energy is massive at 6921, but it’s all for nothin', mate. This is a poor surf scene. The afternoon cleans up a bit in size but not in wind, 12 ft at 18 seconds, but still cross-onshore. This is a pass for paddle surfing; if you’re into kites, the setup might be worth a look.

Thursday the 10th sees the swell ease a touch to 10 ft in the morning, wind drops to 9 mph, but it’s still cross-onshore and fairly choppy. The energy is still high at 5151, but it’s just not clean. Afternoon drops to 8 ft, same wind story, and the scores are still low.

Now, Friday the 11th is where we start to see the light. The morning session is a standout. The swell is a solid 7 ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s right, glassy. 3 mph from the SSW. This is clean as a whistle. The energy is still healthy at 1924. This is the best on offer in the near term for experienced surfers, as the size is getting up there. The afternoon sees the wind turn onshore, but the morning is the pick.

Saturday the 12th is another good one. Morning has a 7 ft SW swell (15 seconds), with a light 6 mph NNE cross-offshore breeze. The energy is 2205, and conditions are clean. This is a solid, fun window. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 7 ft with a cross-shore breeze, but still rideable.

Sunday the 13th the swell drops off to 5 ft, but the wind is clean off and cross-off from the N at 16 mph. The energy is down to 867, so it’s fading, but still a clean groomer for a longboard or a fish.

The week from Monday the 14th to the 15th is a bit of a write-off. Monday morning is tiny at 3 ft, and Tuesday the 15th sees a new bigger pulse come in at 12 ft, but it’s back to strong cross-onshore chop. The energy spikes to 6901, but it’s ugly. Not a good time.

Wednesday the 16th is another standout window. We’ve got a 8 ft SW swell in the morning, with a 6 mph N cross-offshore breeze. Clean. The afternoon is arguably the best of the whole outlook: 8 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a 3 mph N offshore wind. The energy is 3217, and it’s clean. This is a beauty. Mark it down.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th hold clean, smaller surf in the 6 ft to 7 ft range with moderate winds, still good for a paddle. The weekend of the 19th and 20th sees a return of a clean offshore flow, but the breeze picks up. Saturday the 19th has 6 ft with a 16 mph offshore wind, and Sunday the 20th sees a 8 ft pulse with a howling 22 mph cross-offshore, which is getting a bit gnarly for the average surfer.

Late in the run, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd the wind turns ugly again, cross-onshore and lumpy. There’s a faint chance on Wednesday the 23rd for a clean 4 ft morning with a 12 mph cross-offshore, but it’s tiny.

The absolute highlight of the entire 16 days is Wednesday afternoon the 16th of September. That SW groundswell at 8 ft with a 16-second period, light offshore wind, and high energy. It’s a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s a go. Also, Friday morning the 11th for the glassy conditions and 7 ft swell is a close second. Crowds are "often" here, so expect company on the good days.

Rusty out.

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