Vilano Jetty Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaping up for our stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet. We’ve got a real lull settling in, with days of tiny, weak waves and not much energy behind them. There’s a bit of a pulse showing up right at the very end of the period, but for the most part, you’re gonna be waiting for a bump.

Starting Tuesday, the 1st of September, we’ve got a weak little 2ft easterly swell, but it’s short-period at 7 seconds and onshore winds from the NE are going to keep it messy. The water is sitting at 82°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

The pattern barely changes through the first week. Wednesday the 2nd sees a little more size, up to 3ft from the east, but period is still short at 10 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be choppy. The combined energy (341) is moderate, but it’s not translating into quality. Thursday through Sunday the 3rd to the 6th are all tiny – 1ft to 3ft – with light winds but no real push. A few mornings go glassy, like Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th, but the swell is so small (1ft to 1ft) it’s barely rideable.

The second week, from the 7th to the 15th, is more of the same. We’re stuck in a rut of 1ft to 1ft waves from the east-southeast, with periods around 8 to 9 seconds. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the teens and twenties. A few clean windows pop up – like Tuesday the 8th and Friday the 11th have cross-offshore winds, but the swell is just too small to get excited about.

Now, the only real standout in the whole 16-day window is on the 16th of September. Wednesday morning brings a pulse of 5ft swell from the east-northeast, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 213 (moderate), which is the biggest reading we’ve seen. However, the wind is onshore, so it’s going to be a messy, bumpy affair. This is really only for the experienced crew willing to wrestle a bit. By the afternoon, it drops back to 5ft and stays choppy.

Honestly, if you’re looking for clean, fun surf, this stretch is a write-off. The only option that turns a head is Vilano Jetty on the 16th, but it’s a short-period, onshore wind situation. For the rest of us, it’s a good time to tune up the gear or check the wind forecasts for a kite session – the beach/jetty setup here will be more interesting for kites than paddling for the next two weeks.

Stay patient, the forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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