Wraps Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for Wraps over the next couple weeks. It’s a rough start.

We’re looking at a long, dry spell. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until September 20th. That’s a solid gap of over a week with nothing but poor conditions and choppy, wind-affected junk. The early part of the week is a write-off. Sunday afternoon (September 6th) kicks things off with a stormy 7ft ENE swell, but it’s getting thumped by a fresh 19 mph cross-on breeze. The water’s a warm 81°, which is about average for this time of year, but you won’t be enjoying it. That combined energy is a hefty 1150 (moderate), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. Monday and Tuesday are more of the same – messy, lumpy, and not worth paddling out for.

The pattern stays stubborn through the middle of the month. We get a bit of a cleaner window on Tuesday afternoon (September 8th) with a cross-off wind, but the swell is still jumbled at 6ft from the ENE. The rating is a 2/5, and even then it’s marginal. The swell period is short – around 11 seconds – so it’s not holding any real shape. The rest of the week and into the next is a procession of weak, cross-on swell, with energy dropping from 430 down to 100 or so as we head into the 17th. It’s just not happening.

Now, hold on. The light at the end of the tunnel comes on Sunday, September 20th. That morning we finally see a shift. The wind drops to nothing – glassy conditions – with a 4ft swell from the east, period picking up to 8 seconds. The combined energy is 241 (weak), but the wind is calm, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s our first real window. The 2/5 rating is about right for this little pulse. The swell direction is NE, which is fine for Wraps, and the offshore wind is SW on the day. It’s not a beast, but it’s clean. Monday the 21st carries on that glassy run with a 4ft E swell and a 9-second period. The water temperature anomaly is normal, so no surprises there.

If you’re a beginner, that 4ft is just right. The break is fairly consistent, so you’ll get waves. Crowds are possible – it’s a “sometimes” spot, so expect company if the sun’s out. The best of the whole forecast is that Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. It’s not a groundswell, the period is short (8-9 seconds), but with glassy conditions, it’ll be fun on a longboard or a fish. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty

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