38 Line Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and get straight to it. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, that’s for sure. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell coming up, so don’t rush to the water just yet. Patience is going to be key. But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, and when it comes, it’s got some serious potential.

Right off the bat, the surf is pretty ordinary. Between now and the 14th of September, there’s just nothing doing. We’ve got a few waves in the 1ft to 4ft range, but the energy is weak, and the winds are just messy enough to keep things lumpy. The best you can say is Thursday the 10th is glassy with a 4ft wave, but it’s only packing a weak 178 combined energy and an 8-second period. It’s surfable, but you won’t be telling your mates about it. This is a real dry spell, and it stretches on for nearly a week and a half. Honestly, it's the kind of run that can make you forget what a decent wave feels like, but don't let it get you down.

Then things start to get interesting on Sunday the 20th. The swell starts to build, but the wind is a bit on it in the afternoon. The real standout, though, is Monday the 21st of September. There’s a proper pulse of north swell, showing 6ft in the morning with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps right up to a strong 1397. The wind is dead calm and it’s glassy. This turns 38 Line (Thirty-eight-line) into a proper proposition. It’s an exposed spot and this north swell is right in its wheelhouse, pushing it to be the standout of the entire stretch. The morning will be the pick, with clean, powerful lines. This one is for the experienced crew, though – at 6ft it’s getting serious, and it’s pushing past what you’d want for a learner.

The good news keeps rolling on the 22nd of September. Tuesday morning looks incredible for experts, with an 8ft east-northeast swell and an 11-second period, and the energy is very strong at 1752. Groundswell energy like that on an east-facing break means proper, pushing waves. But heads up – with a period that long, beach breaks can get a bit straight. This is where a defined break like 38 Line can be a real advantage. It’ll be one for the high-performance boards and those who know their way around a big, grinding wall. After that, we get a bit of a letdown. The wind swings around to the northeast and picks up hard on the 23rd, and with rain in the forecast, the quality is just going to be poor. It’s a classic case of the swell dropping right as the wind turns onshore. The energy is still there, but the conditions won’t allow us to enjoy it properly.

So, that’s the picture. A long, flat run-up. A fantastic Monday and Tuesday with real power and, for the most part, clean conditions. Cap it off with one final burst of size but messy winds to end the run. Don’t waste your energy on the early junk, and save your best for the 21st and 22nd. Mark it in your calendar and keep your fingers crossed the models hold together. It's a long way off, so treat it as promising but not a guarantee.

Rusty.

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