Three Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got for the region.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, frustrating gap with almost nothing to get excited about for a solid week. The water is sitting at a very warm 65°F, which is a couple of degrees warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're staring at the flatness.

The first recommendation doesn't kick in until Monday the 21st of September, and even then, it's barely a whisper. Before that, from now all the way through Sunday the 20th, it's a write-off. The wind is a constant problem, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and while there's some swell height on the 15th and 16th, it's all blown out and messy. The combined swell energy hits a high of 484 on Wednesday the 16th (moderate), but with those onshore winds and short 10-second period, it's just a lumpy mess. Not worth paddling out for.

So, we've got a gap of about six days with nothing worth chasing.

Moving into the second week, things get small but a bit cleaner. Monday the 21st of September is the first real shot, but the swell is tiny at 2ft from the WSW with a short 7-second period. The wind does go glassy in the afternoon though, which is a major positive for a beginner-friendly spot. The combined energy is very weak (36-40), but for a beginner on a longboard, the clean conditions make it a mellow session. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" at Three Peaks, so you might not have the place to yourself, but it won't be a circus.

Then, Tuesday the 22nd of September morning is the standout of the whole period. The swell is still small at 2ft from the W, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, which is a proper long-period groundswell. That’s a big deal for a break like this – it'll have real shape and push for its size. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the ESE, making for clean conditions. Combined energy is still low (104), but the quality of that long-period energy will make every wave count. This is the one to circle on the calendar if you're jonesing for a surf.

After that, from Wednesday the 23rd through Saturday the 27th, we're back to tiny, weak swell, mostly under 2ft with short periods and light winds. The conditions are clean at times, but the surf is just too small to recommend over the Tuesday session. By the very end of the period, Sunday the 28th and Monday the 29th, there's a tiny pulse of long-period swell (13-14 seconds) from the SW, but it's only 0.3ft to 1ft. Not enough to do anything with.

So, to sum it up: forget the first week. The best bet is Tuesday the 22nd of September at Three Peaks for a clean, long-period swell that'll give you some fun, tiny waves. Everything else is a gamble for very small, clean conditions. It’s not a great run, but that Tuesday morning has a bit of magic in it.

Rusty.

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