38 Line Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for 38 Line.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are pretty much a write-off, with tiny, messy waves and poor conditions. Thursday the 27th through to the end of the month are all small, weak, and not worth getting excited about. The water temp is sitting at 80° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re just floating around.

Things start to look a little more interesting on Saturday the 29th morning. We get a small 3 ft swell from the ESE with a bit of a cross-offshore breeze from the NW, keeping things clean. Combined swell energy is weak at 55, but it’s surfable. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a start.

Sunday the 30th morning is glassy, with light NE winds and a 3 ft NE swell. The energy is still weak at 88, but it’s clean and the conditions are good for a small-wave session. Nothing to drive hours for, but a pleasant paddle.

Now, hold on to your boards, because the second week is where the real action is. The standout period is around the 7th of September. Monday the 7th morning is the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a solid 7 ft groundswell from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds, combined energy of 1020 – that’s moderate to strong. The wind is dead calm, glassy as it gets. This is for experienced surfers only – 7 ft is big, powerful, and will be a handful. It’s going to be a proper session for those who know what they’re doing.

The build-up to that is significant. Saturday the 5th afternoon sees a 10 ft swell from the ENE, but it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The energy is huge at 1156. Sunday the 6th is even bigger, with a 13 ft swell and 3930 energy – that’s strong to very strong wave energy. That’s a big, powerful ocean and not for the faint-hearted.

After the Monday peak, the swell drops but conditions remain good. Tuesday the 8th morning is glassy again with a 4 ft ENE swell and 313 energy – clean and manageable. Not a standout, but a solid option.

The tail end of the forecast, Friday the 11th morning, looks promising with a 7 ft ENE swell and clean cross-offshore winds from the NW. Energy is 550 – moderate. That’s another one for the experienced crew.

Bottom line: The first week is a snooze. The second week has a clear highlight: Monday the 7th of September morning – glassy, 7 ft ENE groundswell, clean, and powerful. That’s your best bet, but it’s for experts only. The sets will have some good energy and the long period will mean longer waits between waves. The crowds here are never a problem, so you’ll have plenty of room.

Rusty.

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