Tramandai Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Alright, let’s break down what’s coming for Tramandai over the next couple of weeks. The first real chance to get wet is Thursday morning, September 3rd. We’ve got clean 5ft swell from the ESE with an 11-second period, combined energy at 590—moderate. The wind is light offshore from the WNW, so the river mouth is looking smooth and lined up. The water is 60°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year—nothing crazy, just a touch of chill. Thursday afternoon is also a goer with 4ft, cross-off breeze, still clean. That’s the best of the early days.

Friday morning, September 4th, drops hard. Swell is only 2ft with a cross-shore wind, energy weak at 122. Conditions stay poor right through to Saturday evening—wind onshore or cross-on, waves small and messy. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday, September 6th, we see a jump in size. The morning has 7ft from the south with a moderate cross-off breeze and clean conditions, though the energy is strong at 605. The swell period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of wind swell—fun enough for a bigger board, but not the cleanest wall. The afternoon is similar with 6ft. It’s labelled marginal, but if you’re keen for a punch, it’s doable.

Monday, September 7th, the wind swings east and onshore, making things choppy. Tuesday is worse—strengthening onshore winds, lumpy conditions. Swell is up to 6ft on Tuesday but messy, and with a 6-second period, it’s crumbly. Not great.

Wednesday, September 9th, the morning has 7ft from the ENE, but with a light cross-shore wind and some lumpiness, it’s only marginal. Energy is strong at 876, but quality isn’t there.

Now, Thursday, September 10th, brings a real treat. The morning has 5ft from the ENE, a light cross-off breeze from the WSW, and clean conditions. The afternoon is even better—4ft from the ENE, clean offshore wind from the WNW. This is a solid, clean window.

Friday, September 11th, is another standout. The morning is glassy—zero wind, 5ft from the ENE, 9-second period, and combined energy of 356. That’s the kind of morning you set an alarm for. The afternoon turns onshore and spoils it, so get out early.

The weekend after that, September 12th and 13th, gets hammered by strong southerly winds and onshore chop. Waves are 5ft to 7ft but messy. Not worth it.

Monday, September 14th, sees a big pulse of energy—6ft from the south with an 11-second period, energy at 1548. But the wind is cross-shore and moderate, so it’s lumpy. The afternoon turns onshore.

Then, Tuesday, September 15th, is a beauty. The morning is glassy, 5ft from the south, 10-second period, energy at 536. The afternoon is also glassy, 5ft from the south. This is a clean, fun day for intermediate surfers.

Wednesday, September 16th, the wind picks up onshore and the quality drops. Waves are 4ft to 4ft but choppy.

Now, Thursday, September 17th, is for the experienced crew. The morning has 5ft from the SSE with a very long 17-second period—that’s groundswell, and it’s clean with a cross-off breeze. The energy is very strong at 1478. This is a big, powerful swell, and with the long period, it’s going to be better at the river mouth where it can line up. The afternoon jumps to 7ft with a 16-second period, but the wind swings to a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and tricky. If you’re expert, the morning is your window.

Friday, September 18th, is still holding 6ft to 5ft from the SSE with long periods of 14 seconds, but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it’s messy. The energy is high, but the quality is not for the faint-hearted.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday morning, September 10th, and Friday morning, September 11th—clean, waist-to-chest high waves, light winds, and good energy. The glassy morning on Tuesday, September 15th, is also a winner. The long-range swell on Thursday, September 17th, is promising but less certain—big, powerful, and only for the skilled.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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