White Crest Beach (Wellfleet) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here with the long-range look. I'll be honest, the next couple of weeks are going to be a test of patience. White Crest is looking pretty flat and windblown for a lot of the time. If you're desperate for a surf, you might be better off taking up a new hobby for a bit.

It's not all doom and gloom, though. There are a couple of windows where the ocean might just fire up. Let's take it day by day.

Your first real glimpse of hope comes on Monday, September 21st. Swell jumps to 6ft from the NNE and NE, with energy climbing to 246 in the morning and 263 in the afternoon. That's a real step up from the nothing we've had. The catch? The wind is onshore from the NE, so it's going to be lumpy. The period is short, around 6-7 seconds, so it won't have much shape to it. It's not going to be pretty, but it's a start. At that size, it's also getting a bit too big for the beginners.

Then the ocean gets angry. Tuesday, September 22nd, the wind jumps to 45 km/h onshore. That's just the beginning; by Wednesday afternoon it's blowing a full gale at 70 km/h. That's not paddling conditions, that's a full-on kite-surfing day. On a beach break with that much onshore wind, you'll just be getting blown off your board.

The wind backs off a little for Saturday, September 26th. Swell is around 4ft from the E, with energy in the 250 range. The wind is light and cross-shore, which is a huge improvement. There might be a slight chop in the morning, but it's the first time the place looks even remotely clean. The period is still a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit sectiony.

Now, for the one that's got me a little excited: Sunday, September 27th. The morning looks like the pick of the fortnight. A fresh SW breeze is blowing, which is cross-offshore here, so the faces should be clean. The swell is 5ft from the E, but the energy is a massive 610. That's a lot of power. The period is 11 seconds, which is nice and long, so the waves should have some proper shape to them. This could be a really fun, punchy session on the sandbar. It's a bit bigger, so it might be pushing it for beginners, but for the rest of you, this is the one to wait for.

Of course, that's over a week away, so don'tbook the trip just yet. Forecasts change. But it's the best shot we've got. The water's about normal for this time of year.

Rusty, out.

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