Wurtulla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good hard look at what's on the table for Wurtulla over the next couple of weeks. I've gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, frustrating run of poor conditions with very little to get excited about.

For a spot that's fairly consistent and exposed to the ESE, we're seeing a whole lot of nothing for days on end. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about 2° cooler than usual for this time of year, so nothing too unusual there, but it won't be the water that keeps you out of it.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Tuesday the 15th of September. Tuesday morning, the wind drops right out to glassy conditions. The swell is tiny, just 3 ft from the east with a weak period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is hardly a whisper at 56. It's surfable, but you'll be working hard for barely-there waves. It’s a beginner-friendly size though, so if you're learning and just want a paddle in clean conditions, that’s your window. After that, it's back to junk.

The wind really messes us up. From Wednesday the 16th onwards, we get a series of onshore and cross-shore winds that just tear the surface apart. Even when the swell tries to build, like on Thursday the 17th with 5 ft to 6 ft of short-period SE swell (combined energy hitting 316), it’s blown out by fresh to strong breezes. By Friday the 18th, the period stretches to 10-12 seconds and the energy jumps to 544, with 5 ft of SE swell, but again, the wind is cross or cross-on, keeping it lumpy and messy. It’s the kind of stuff that looks more fun for a kite than a paddle.

The weekend of the 20th and 21st is a write-off, with wave heights dropping below 2 ft and energy levels falling off a cliff. We get another glassy moment on Monday the 21st, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft. There’s just no power.

Looking further out, there's a slight tease. On Sunday the 27th of September, we see another glassy morning with a 4 ft NE swell. The combined energy is a weak 115, and the period is only 7 seconds. Again, it's surfable but very ordinary. The wind stays light, so if you’re desperate, you might find a fun little bank with a clean face, but it's not going to be a standout by any stretch. The crowds at Wurtulla can be a factor at times, but honestly, with this forecast, it might be quiet out there.

The standout, if you can call it that, is that Tuesday the 15th morning. It’s the only time we get glassy conditions with a swell over knee-high. The rest of the window is a waiting game. It’s a long blank run, but for this area, it’s not unheard of. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

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