Tuckers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got for Tuckers over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a long blank run starting right now, and the first real chance of a wave doesn’t come until the morning of Tuesday, September 1st, and even that’s a marginal call. The whole period from now until then is a write-off—poor conditions, onshore winds, and tiny, weak swell. You’re looking at a gap of about five days with nothing worthwhile.

The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The only window that might get you wet is the morning of Tuesday, September 1st. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the southeast, but the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell. The wind is light and cross-shore from the WSW, and the combined energy is moderate at 283. It’s going to be a bit bumpy, but if you’re desperate, you might find a few grovelly ones. The break is a point, so it can handle a bit of direction, but this is really just for the die-hards.

After that, conditions drop back into the gutter until the morning of Saturday, September 5th. That morning offers a 3 ft southeast swell with a 8-second period, but the wind is offshore from the NW at 25 km/h, which is a big plus. The combined energy is 135, so it’s weak, but with clean offshore lines, it’s rideable for an intermediate+ surfer. The crowd is *sometimes* there, so you might have it to yourself. The afternoon keeps the offshore flow from the north at 15 km/h, with a 3 ft swell and 7-second period. It’s ordinary, but for a point break, that clean wind makes it the best of a bad bunch.

Beyond that, the second week looks grim. A few spikes in energy from the NNE on September 7th and 8th, with up to 4 ft swell and 416 combined energy, but the wind is onshore or cross-shore and strong, making it messy and lumpy. Not worth paddling out for.

The last flicker of hope is the afternoon of Wednesday, September 9th, with a 3 ft SE swell, 8-second period, and light cross-offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is 111, and it’s clean, but it’s barely surfable. For a point break, you might get a couple of little ones, but it’s not a day to get excited about.

Honestly, if you’re looking to surf, the best bet is the Saturday morning of September 5th. The offshore wind will make that 3 ft southeast swell look better than it is. It’s not a standout for size, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. The break is a point, so that long-period stuff isn’t an issue here—short period is all we’re getting anyway.

Stay tuned, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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