Zero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.

We are starting with a real slow burn. The first few days are looking pretty marginal, so don't get your hopes up for a quick fix. The first solid recommendation we get isn't until the afternoon of Sunday the 6th, and even then, it's a mixed bag. The standout period, and the best bet by a long shot, is Monday afternoon the 7th.

The water is sitting at a very unusual 73°F right now, which is a massive 8°F warmer than normal for this time of year. Seriously, that's a weird one, so don't be surprised if the water feels like a bath.

The only spot on the cards is Zero. It's a point break that's exposed to a SSW swell, which is a good match for the incoming swell direction. The thing is, it rarely breaks, so we need the stars to align. For the first few days, the swell is tiny and the wind is mostly onshore or cross, so it's a no-go.

The window starts to open up on Sunday the 6th. The morning is still messy with a light cross-onshore, but the afternoon sees a pulse of 5ft S swell. The period is a middling 14 seconds, and the combined energy hits a strong 1052 (moderate-to-strong). The wind is a light cross, so it's not perfect, but it's the first real sign of life.

The real winner is Monday afternoon the 7th. The swell drops back to a clean 4ft from the SSW, but the wind turns cross-offshore from the WNW at 9 mph. That's a major positive. The period is 12 seconds, and the energy is still a solid 712 (moderate). The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions". This is the pick of the whole forecast. It's a small window, but if Zero decides to wake up, this is the time to be there. Keep in mind it's a spot that rarely breaks, so this is a gamble, but a good one. Crowds are possible here, so expect company if it's working.

After that, the surf slowly fades through the second week. The energy drops off, the swell gets smaller, and the wind patterns become more mixed. There are a few clean afternoons, like the 10th and 11th, with light cross-offshore winds, but the swell is tiny (3ft) and inconsistent. It's really just a longboard or a funboard session. The period gets long, around 16-17 seconds, which are groundswells, but at a point break like Zero, that's not a bad thing. The shapes should be better, but the size is just too small.

By the 14th of September, we're into a full-on flat spell. The swell drops to 1ft and the combined energy is below 100 (weak). The longest period swells, like 24 seconds on the 16th, are a tease—they're just too small to do anything with. The 17th sees a tiny bump in energy (465, moderate) with a 2ft SW swell and a cross-off wind, but it's a marginal call at best.

So, to sum it up: it's a slow start, a brief but promising window on Monday the 7th afternoon, and then a long, slow fade into a flat spell. Don't expect much for the second week. If you're itching for a wave, Monday afternoon the 7th is your only real shot.

- Rusty

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