Wallys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks at Wallys (Wallys) are a real mixed bag, and honestly, not much to write home about for a while. This is a point break, advanced-level spot, and it’s inconsistent, so when it’s good it’s a gem, but when it’s flat or messy, it’s a waiting game.

Right now, we’re looking at a long, quiet stretch. From Monday 14 September right through to the end of the week, the swell is tiny, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft from the SW, with periods that are long—18 seconds down to 15—which is classic groundswell, but the energy is weak to moderate at best (96 to 398 combined energy). The water is sitting at 73° and that’s a huge 8° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s much warmer than normal. But the wind is all over the place: mostly cross, cross-on, or onshore, with moderate breezes. Surf conditions are poor, and you’re not going to find anything worth paddling out for. This is a blank run that stretches for days.

Friday 18 September morning shows a flicker of hope with light cross-onshore wind and a 2 ft SW swell, period 19 seconds, combined energy 274—moderate energy—but it’s still only marginal, questionable tide conditions. Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 mornings are similar: small, clean enough on the surface but nothing to get excited about.

The first real standout appears on Monday 21 September morning. We’ve got a 3 ft SW swell, period 17 seconds, combined energy 396—moderate energy—and the wind is cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph, so it’s clean. The forecast says expect good surf conditions. For an inconsistent spot like Wallys, this is the pick of the first week. The swell direction (SW) matches the optimum swell direction (WSW) closely enough, and with light offshore wind, the wave faces should be tidy. Keep in mind though, it’s an advanced wave, so not one for the beginners. Crowds are possible here—sometimes busy—so pick your moment.

After that, things drop off again. The rest of the week and into the second week is a mix of onshore wind, onshore breezes, and poor surf conditions. Tuesday 22 September morning is cross-on and small. Wednesday 23 through to Sunday 27 September is mostly onshore wind, small 2 ft to 2 ft swell, and poor conditions. Not worth the drive.

The next time we see anything worth a look is Tuesday 29 September morning. Another promising session: 2 ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, combined energy 281—moderate energy—with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SE at 6 mph. Clean conditions again, and the forecast says expect good surf. It’s the second standout, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. If the wind holds, Wallys could be fun, but it’s still inconsistent and the swell is on the small side.

Bottom line: Monday 21 September morning is your best bet—3 ft SW, clean, and the first real window of decent surf. Tuesday 29 September morning is the other one to pencil in, but it’s far out and less certain. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re mostly watching flat, windy, or poor surf. That’s the nature of an inconsistent spot like this.

Rusty.

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