Swift Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for Swift Street.

Right off the bat, things look pretty grim. We’re staring at a solid week of weak, messy conditions before anything really clean shows up. The energy is there early on, but the wind and wave quality just aren't there for a good paddle.

That initial push on Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th brings some chest-high swell (around 5ft to 5ft) from the WNW, with moderate energy in the water. But the wind is all wrong – it’s cross-onshore and breezy, turning the surf into a chop-fest. Wednesday and Thursday are even worse, with the swell dropping and the wind keeping things messy. Honestly, for the first four days, you're better off staying on the beach. The setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Then, just when you think it might turn, the swell completely dies. From Friday the 18th right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at ankle to knee-high waves. The energy is weak. It’s a long stretch of nothing special. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Now, the one true standout in this entire 16-day outlook falls on Thursday morning, September 17th. It's not a big swell, just waist-high (2ft) from the SSW, but listen to this: it's glassy. The wind is SW at 5 km/h (about 3 mph), and the conditions are described as glassy. For a reef break that's sheltered, that’s a magic window. The period is a very long 16 seconds, so you're getting proper groundswell with long, clean lines. Because it's a reef, that long period will wrap in beautifully. Just be aware, Swift Street is an advanced spot, and it's fairly consistent but can draw a crowd sometimes.

After that, the next best chance is a few mornings scattered in the second week. On September 25th (Friday) morning, and September 27th (Sunday) morning, we get more glassy conditions with tiny 2ft swell. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The Sunday the 27th is particularly calm – zero wind, glassy as a lake. But the swell is barely there. Then on September 29th (Tuesday) morning, we get another glassy window with some longer period (18 seconds) energy, but again, the swell is only 2ft. These are windows for a longboard or a dawn patrol with no expectations.

So there you have it. A lot of waiting for one really nice morning on the 17th. Don't hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

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