15th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the cards for 15th Street.

We're looking at a pretty flat run for the next couple of weeks. The wave energy is there, but it's all wind-swell, short-period stuff, and the wind is just never in our favour. We get a little bump of energy mid-week, but the cross-onshore winds are going to wreck it. The water is a warm 72°, which is a good couple of degrees above normal for this time of year.

The first decent chance isn't until Wednesday morning, the 16th of September. We'll see a 3ft swell from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds, that's some proper groundswell energy (combined energy of 638). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but it's the best we've got. The waves will be holding some shape from that long period, but it's a beach-and-reef spot, so the long period might make it a bit straight and fast. Still, it's a surfable option.

The same pattern rolls through the weekend. Mornings on the 19th and 20th of September offer a similar 3ft to 3ft SSW swell, again with nice long periods (18-19 seconds) and light cross-onshore winds. The combined energy climbs to 734 on the Sunday morning, the 20th, which is the most punch we'll see. But it's still not clean.

Honestly, the standout window is the morning of Monday, the 21st of September. The combined energy hits 755, with a 4ft swell from the SW at 17 seconds. The wind is light cross-onshore, which is the best it gets. It's still not perfect, but if you're desperate for a paddle, that's your window. For a break that's consistent, the crowds are often around, so you'll have company.

It's a grim outlook for the immediate future. The onshore wind just keeps the surface messy. If you’re a kite surfer, this whole period with the cross-onshore winds and choppy water might look more interesting. For a paddle surfer, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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