Westport-The Corner Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window, and honestly, the first few days are a slow burn. There’s a bit of a gap before we see any real energy, so don’t rush to wax up just yet.

We kick things off on Friday, September 4th, at Westport-The Corner. It’s a consistent, exposed beach and jetty setup, perfect for beginners. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nice. Friday morning is your best bet early on, with a clean 4ft swell from the WNW, period around 9 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the ESE. The energy is moderate (351). It’s not huge, but it’s clean and rideable. Skip Friday afternoon; the rain showers and a cross-shore wind mess it up.

Saturday the 5th morning is a standout for the early week. The wind is a light cross-off from the ENE, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the SW with a very long period of 17 seconds. The energy is moderate (527). That long period means the waves will have shape and punch, but at a beach break like this, it might get a little too straight. Still, for a beginner-friendly spot, this is a great session. The afternoon gets blown out with a 25 km/h NNW wind.

Sunday the 6th morning is another gem. Glassy conditions, a 2ft SW swell, and a period of 16 seconds. The energy is moderate (368). The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be smooth as glass. This is a good one for a long, peaceful paddle.

After that, the forecast goes quiet and a bit messy until the end of the first week. The morning of the 8th and 9th offer clean, small waves (2ft) with offshore winds, but the size is tiny. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about.

Now, keep your eyes on Sunday the 13th and Thursday the 17th for the real standouts.

On Sunday afternoon, September 13th, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell jumps to 6ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is strong (607). This is the biggest, cleanest swell of the early period. It’s not too big for a confident beginner, but that short period means it’ll be a bit bouncy and packy. It’s a solid call.

The big one, though, is Monday the 14th. The morning shows a 10ft swell from the WNW, but the wind is a cross-shore. The energy is very strong (1751). However, this is too big for the break. The file says it’s predicted to be too big, so this is for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a beast. The afternoon is still 8ft, which is still big. Skip this if you’re not a pro.

The real standout for the second week is Thursday morning, September 17th. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, a light cross-off breeze from the NNE, and the energy is strong (729). This is a fantastic combo. The waves will have decent power, the wind is clean, and the size is manageable for most. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s worth it. This is the best on offer in the whole window.

The very end of the forecast, around the 18th and 19th, drops back down to tiny 2ft to 2ft swells with very long periods (19-21 seconds) but cross-shore winds. The energy is moderate (370-436). It’s clean but small, and the long period might make it a bit fat at the beach.

Overall, the first week is for small, clean waves with a couple of decent windows. The second week delivers the goods, especially the 17th. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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