Udo Shrine Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got for Udo Shrine.

Right off the bat, the early part of the run looks pretty grim. We're looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions. The first few days up to the 14th are a write-off with tiny, weak waves and cross-onshore winds. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is about average for this time of year.

Monday the 15th of September is where it starts to get interesting. The morning is looking glassy, and the swell is picking up to a clean 5ft from the ESE with a moderate combined energy (460). This is the best on offer in the near term, but it's an inconsistent reef break, and crowds are likely. The period is 10 seconds, which is decent, but nothing too special.

From the 16th through the 18th, the wind swings onshore and the swell drops, so it's back to the poor stuff.

Now, here's a real standout, but you've got to wait for it. Saturday the 19th sees a big pulse of swell, but the wind is a mess. However, on Sunday the 21st of September, the swell is predicted to be huge, with 25ft to 28ft from the ESE. The combined energy is off the charts (20325 to 32055). The wind and tide are favorable for the break, but these waves are massive. This is strictly for experts only, and it's still a long way out, so treat it as promising but less certain. The long period (13 seconds) suggests some serious power, and at a reef break like Udo Shrine, that could mean some proper, heavy barrels. It's too big for anything else.

After that massive swell, it drops back to nothing for the rest of the period. The wind comes up from the SE and SSE, turning messy, and even hitting storm force on the 23rd.

So, to be honest, there's not much to get excited about. The clean glassy window on the 15th is your best bet for a decent paddle, but it's a short-lived window. The big stuff on the 21st is a monster waiting to happen, but only if you've got the skills and the nerve.

Rusty, signing off.

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