Wabasso Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s be real – it’s a tough stretch for Wabasso. This is a sandbar that rarely breaks, and over the next 16 days, the surf is basically flat. The water temp is sitting right around average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.

From Thursday 27th August all the way through Saturday 6th September, it’s just a whole lot of nothing. We’re talking tiny, weak swell, poor surf conditions with scores of zero right across the board. The combined energy is weak, in the 20-130 range, with most of it under 100. Periods are all over the place, from 5 seconds to 15 seconds, but it doesn't matter because the swell heights are barely scraping 2 ft. Winds are mostly cross-onshore, and even when it’s glassy (like Friday 28th morning, 1 ft from the E at 9s, or Saturday 5th morning, 1 ft from the E at 8s), there’s nothing to ride. It’s flat, pure and simple.

The only glimmer of hope is Sunday 7th September morning. Wabasso sees a 2 ft swell from the ENE at 10 seconds, with a light cross-offshore wind from the W. The combined energy is 95, so still weak, but it’s clean. The score is a 1, but it’s the best we’ve got. It’s barely surfable, more like a longboard session if you’re desperate.

Then Wednesday 10th September morning brings a slightly bigger 4 ft swell from the E at 6 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the WSW. Energy hits 160, still moderate. The period is short, just 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak, but it’s offshore and clean. Again, a score of 1, but the best option in a very flat run.

Honestly, don’t get your hopes up. The whole 16 days is a write-off. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon of Tuesday 8th September has 25 mph winds and clean conditions, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go. This is a blank run, and for a sandbar that rarely breaks, it’s just the way it goes. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty

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