23 Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for 23 Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at about 73°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing weird there. But for the next few days, I gotta be straight with you – it’s lean. Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th is a write-off. We’re looking at weak, short-period dribble and cross-onshore junk. You might see some small swell around 3ft on Monday, but it's from the NW at 12 seconds, and the wind's just ruining it. Don't bother.

We get a little spike in energy on Thursday the 17th, with the swell bumping up to 7ft from the NNW on the morning, period around 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate to strong (710), but it's still onshore wind, so it's messy and pretty much only for the experienced crew. You’d want to be on your game if you paddle out.

Friday the 18th morning is where things finally turn a corner. We’ve got clean 6ft NW groundswell, decent 10-second period, and glassy conditions – no wind at all. The combined energy is strong (637). That’s the first real standout in this outlook. It’s gonna be a solid session if you’re fit and can handle a punchy beach break. But heads up, this spot sees crowds sometimes, so you might have some company.

Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th still have some NW-NNW swell hanging around, but the wind gets messy again. Saturday morning has a long-period 16-second swell but it’s cross-shore, so not ideal. Sunday morning the 20th, however, is glassy again with a nice 5ft NW groundswell at 13 seconds. Another clean option, but a touch smaller than Friday.

The middle of the next week is a bit all over the place. Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd have onshore or cross-onshore winds spoiling the fun. Tuesday morning the 22nd is glassy with 4ft NNW swell at 13 seconds, but it’s the only clean slot in a choppy few days.

Now, looking way ahead to Thursday the 25th of September, we’ve got a real highlight. That morning is glassy calm, with a 4ft NW groundswell running at a very long 16 seconds. The combined energy is strong (577). For a beach break, that long period might make it a little straight, but if the banks are right, those sets will be clean and lined up. That’s easily the best bet in the second week.

Friday the 27th morning is also glassy, with 3ft NW swell at 11 seconds, decent for a fun, smaller session. And then Monday the 28th morning gives us a clean, cross-offshore wind setup with 3ft NNW swell – pleasant but not a standout.

There’s a three-day gap of nothing worthwhile between around the 16th and the 18th, and then another quiet patch from the 21st to the 22nd. So pick your windows.

All in all, Friday morning the 18th is your best early call – solid size, clean, and punchy. And Thursday morning the 25th is the long-range gem to keep an eye on, though a bit less certain this far out.

Rusty out.

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