Tuckers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a long look ahead for Tuckers, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough start. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until the 19th of September. That’s a solid two-week gap of pretty ordinary conditions, with wind and swell just not lining up. We’ll be watching the sky and waiting.

Let’s call it as it is. The first two weeks are a write-off. The swell is mostly small, the wind is all over the shop, and it’s messy. The 6th and 7th of September have some tiny waves, but the wind is cross or onshore, creating lumpy, choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out for. The 9th of September Wednesday morning has a little more size at 5 ft from the NE, and the wind is a clean offshore, but the swell period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s going to be weak and fat. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild.

Now, there’s a spark of life on the horizon. The 19th of September Saturday afternoon is the one to circle. The wind goes dead calm, glassy as a lake. The swell is 4 ft from the ESE, and even though the period is a short 8 seconds, the wave energy is moderate (215). The setup is a point break, so it will handle that short period better than a beach break. It’s a point, exposed to the ESE swell, which matches the optimal direction. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and that’s the best we’re going to see. It’s a small, clean, groomed wave. The break is a point, so it’ll be fun on a longboard. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, so you might have some company.

The 20th of September Sunday morning has a little pulse from the NE at 3 ft with clean offshore wind, but it’s smaller and the energy drops off (166). It’s surfable, but the 19th afternoon is the standout.

The 21st of September Monday morning is a warning sign. The wind is howling from the East at 25 mph, and the swell jumps to 7 ft from the NNE. The wave energy is very strong (546), but the wind is a strong cross-shore making it messy. This is getting into expert-only territory for size, and with that wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

So, to sum it up: a long, quiet wait, then a small window of clean, glassy fun on the 19th. That’s your best bet. After that, things get wild and windy. Keep your eyes on the forecast in the second week, but for now, the 19th is the only session on the cards.

Rusty.

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