Wembury Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Wembury. This is a bit of a tough one – we’ve got a solid 16-day window staring at us, but the first few days are a write-off. Honestly, the pattern starts off pretty grim.

From the 1st of September right through the morning of the 4th, you’re looking at a whole lot of nothing. The wind is mostly cross-on, and when there is a little swell, it’s short period and messy. The combined energy is weak, well under 100 – it’s just not doing anything. You’re better off staying home or taking the dog for a walk. That’s a solid three-day gap of poor conditions.

Things finally start to get interesting on the afternoon of Friday the 4th. The wind swings to a cross-off from the NW, and the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 498, which is a solid moderate push. It’s still a bit marginal, but it’s the first real sign of life. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a good 4° above average. That’s a nice bonus.

Saturday the 5th morning is a sneaky little window. The wind goes glassy off the NNW at just 3 mph, and you’ve got clean 2 ft swell from the WSW. The period is a decent 10 seconds. The waves are small, but with that offshore flow, it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard. It’s ordinary surf, but it’s surfable. The afternoon turns back to junk.

The real standout, the one you want to circle, is Monday the 7th of September. That morning looks legit. Clear skies, a cross-off breeze from the WNW at 9 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the WSW with a period of 12 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The combined energy reads 263 – that’s a moderate, healthy pulse. This is a point break setup, and that longer period will wrap in nicely. The wind will have it clean as a whistle. It’s the best on offer by a long shot.

Tuesday the 8th morning has some size, with 6 ft from the WSW, but it’s a bit cross-shore and lumpy. That’s getting into the bigger range, especially for a beginner spot like Wembury. The energy is high at 639, but the quality is compromised. It’s worth a look for the more experienced crew, but it’s not the pick.

After that, the second week trails off into small, clean but weak conditions. The 16th of September morning sees a return to glassy offshore conditions with a 1 ft, 10-second swell. It’s small, but it’s clean. The crowds at Wembury can be often, so don’t expect solitude.

So, bottom line: the first few days are dead. The peak is Monday the 7th morning – that’s your best chance for clean, lined-up waves with a bit of push. The water is warm, and the wind is right. Get on it.

Rusty.

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