Udo Shrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the only spot on the table for the next 16 days – Udo Shrine.

Straight up, this is a tough run. The first week is a grinder with very little to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won't need a spring suit.

The first real chance of anything decent doesn't show until Wednesday the 16th of September. A couple of weeks out, we’re looking at a bit of a pick-up. The morning of the 16th has clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW, and a steady 4ft swell from the ESE. The energy is moderate (271), and the period is a workable 9 seconds. The afternoon holds similar 4ft waves with that same clean cross-off wind. This is likely the best window in the entire outlook – a proper surfable day with some shape. Just keep in mind that this is a reef break and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be sitting and waiting for the sets.

The following Saturday the 19th shows another brief glimmer in the afternoon, with a 4ft southerly swell and a clean cross-off breeze from the SSW. The energy picks up a notch (302) but the period is short at 8 seconds, which tends to make for a bumpier ride, especially on a reef.

Here's the kicker: for the vast majority of the 16-day run, the wind is a brutal cross-onshore from the north. The swell is small and weak, with energy values often under 200 and dropping to single digits. It’s mostly blown-out, lumpy, or choppy. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for about 90% of the forecast.

So, to sum it up: the only true standout is a single day, Wednesday the 16th of September. It’s a long way off, but it’s the best bet for a clean, surfable wave at Udo Shrine.

Stay patient,
Rusty

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