Three Peaks Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – this stretch at Three Peaks is looking mostly flat and all over the place for the next two weeks. The first week is basically a write-off, with weak, onshore junk and not one wave worth paddling out for. We’re staring down a run of almost nine days where the surf’s either too small, too messy, or blown out by a stiff breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First up, Tuesday the 1st of September kicks off with a tiny 3 ft swell from the WSW and a stiff 12 mph onshore wind – just messy. That theme sticks through the rest of the week: Wednesday the 2nd sees 5 ft to 6 ft of short-period SW swell but with 19 mph onshore winds and a combined energy moderate at 373, yet it’s blown to bits. Thursday and Friday stay lumpy, with 5 ft to 6 ft SSW swell and cross-onshore winds. Saturday the 5th drops right off to 3 ft and weaker energy (72), and by Sunday the 6th it’s almost flat at 2 ft. Monday the 7th shows a bit more life with a 3 ft W swell that has a long 12-second period and a combined energy of 295, but it’s still onshore – frustrating.

Tuesday the 8th of September has a brief flash of size: 8 ft from the WSW with a massive 956 energy reading, but that’s accompanied by onshore winds and short 8-second period. That’s expert-level size but with poor conditions. Wednesday the 9th gets even wilder – 7 ft swell with 28 mph cross-onshore winds and strong breeze – that’s more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing. It stays average through Thursday the 10th.

Finally, a glimmer of hope: Friday the 11th of September morning brings a proper standout. You get 6 ft of WSW groundswell with an 8-second period, and the wind goes glassy – a light 3 mph from the SE. Combined energy is strong at 402, and the waves should be clean, though the swell size is pushing into intermediate turf and the period is a bit short. That morning session is your best chance. Saturday the 12th morning stays clean with 4 ft and offshore wind from the NE – a solid second option.

Then there’s a big gap until Tuesday the 15th of September morning, when a 4 ft WSW groundswell rolls in with a very long 12-second period and light offshore wind from the NE. Combined energy is 328 – that’s proper, lined-up, powerful waves but the long period means it’ll break a bit too straight on the beach, so better on the point if you can find one. Still, that morning is a promising but less certain standout this far out. Wednesday the 16th morning stays clean with 3 ft and offshore, but it’s small.

So, to sum it up: Friday the 11th morning is the standout – glassy conditions, good size, and strong energy. Tuesday the 15th morning is the long-range gem worth marking on the calendar, but keep your fingers crossed. For the rest, it’s a lot of waiting.

Rusty.

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