This is a regional read for the whole Perth metro coast of Western Australia — global wave model with public buoys nearby to sanity-check it. Afternoons lean toward cross-shore winds (71%). Confidence is reasonable for the first 4 days and drops to "rough estimate" after that.
Board ranges below are each board's full min→max spectrum from the Quivr catalog — the same chart the app draws — and "fits" counts how many of this week's half-day windows a board's wave and power windows overlap. Nothing here is a guess about a particular beach.
Estimates come from a global ocean wave model sampled offshore and translated into ranges. Actual size varies from beach to beach along this stretch; sheltered spots run smaller. Reads describe the whole coast, not one break — check wind and tide at your spot before paddling out. Reads are refreshed weekly on this page and several times a day in the Quivr app, which also matches each day against the boards in your own quiver.
Day by day: Sep 22–28, 2026
Morning is 6am–noon, afternoon is noon–7pm local. Words come straight from the regional read; "No data" means the wave model had no hours for that window.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Sep 22 | Overhead · moderate push · light cross-shore wind | Overhead · moderate push · light cross-shore wind | Fairly confident |
| Wed Sep 23 | Overhead · moderate push · light onshore wind | Head- to overhead · moderate push · light onshore wind | Fairly confident |
| Thu Sep 24 | Head- to overhead · moderate push · light offshore wind | Head- to overhead · moderate push · light wind | Reasonable estimate |
| Fri Sep 25 | Overhead to double-overhead · solid push · strong cross-shore wind — some texture | Double-overhead · solid push · strong cross-shore wind — some texture | Reasonable estimate |
| Sat Sep 26 | Double-overhead · solid push · strong cross-shore wind — some texture | Overhead to double-overhead · solid push · strong cross-shore wind — some texture | Rough estimate |
| Sun Sep 27 | Overhead to double-overhead · solid push · strong cross-shore wind — some texture | Overhead · moderate push · moderate cross-shore wind — some texture | Rough estimate |
| Mon Sep 28 | Head- to overhead · moderate push · light offshore wind | Head- to overhead · moderate push · moderate cross-shore wind — some texture | Rough estimate |
Boards that fit the Perth metro coast of Western Australia this week
| Board | Fits | Wave size | Power | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panda Surfboards Shiitake HP | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Moderate | Intermediate to advanced |
| Panda Surfboards The Norts | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Moderate | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Proctor SR-71 | 14 of 14 windows | Chest-high → double-overhead+ | Punchy | Beginner-friendly to advanced |
| Christenson OP2 | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Punchy | Intermediate to advanced |
| Roberts GSD | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Punchy | Intermediate to advanced |
| Rusty Panda | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Punchy | Intermediate to advanced |
| Roberts T-33 | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Punchy | Intermediate to advanced |
The picks, in order
1. Panda Surfboards Shiitake HP
Panda Surfboards Shiitake HP runs head-high to double-overhead+; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its moderate power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A performance shortboard with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Shiitake HP offers a high-performance feel with enhanced speed and flow, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Category: Performance shortboard · Tail · Catalog ability: Beginner to Expert
2. Panda Surfboards The Norts
Panda Surfboards The Norts runs head-high to double-overhead+; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its moderate power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A performance shortboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Norts is a smooth and neutral shortboard designed for powerful surfers.
Category: Performance shortboard · Thumb tail · Catalog ability: Beginner to Intermediate
3. Proctor SR-71
Proctor SR-71 runs chest-high to double-overhead+; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its punchy power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A performance shortboard with a beginner-friendly to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The SR-71 offers a responsive and agile ride, perfect for surfers looking to carve on rail.
Category: Performance shortboard · Catalog ability: intermediate · 4.0★ from 1 Quivr rating
4. Christenson OP2
Christenson OP2 runs head-high to double-overhead+; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its punchy power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A performance shortboard with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The OP2 is designed for high-performance surfing in shoulder to double overhead waves, perfect for advanced surfers looking for maximum performance.
Category: Performance shortboard · Squash tail · Catalog ability: advanced
5. Roberts GSD
Roberts GSD runs head-high to double-overhead+; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its punchy power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A performance shortboard with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The GSD is a high-performance shortboard designed for steep and powerful waves.
Category: Performance shortboard · Catalog ability: advanced
6. Rusty Panda
Rusty Panda runs head-high to double-overhead+; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its punchy power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A performance shortboard with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Panda is designed for heavier surfers who want to perform vertical maneuvers in a variety of wave conditions.
Category: Performance shortboard · Squash tail · Catalog ability: intermediate · 5.0★ from 11 Quivr ratings
7. Roberts T-33
Roberts T-33 runs head-high to double-overhead+; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its punchy power midpoint is firmer than the week's typical push, so it comes alive on the windows with more push. A performance shortboard with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The T-33 is a high-performance shortboard designed for powerful surfers looking for speed and responsiveness in challenging conditions.
Category: Performance shortboard · Squash tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
Best fit by shape this week
One board per shape, chosen by how many of this week's 14 windows its wave and power windows overlap. Only shapes that overlap at least half the week are listed.
| Shape | Board | Fits | Wave size | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortboard | Panda Surfboards Shiitake HP | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Moderate |
| Groveler | Aipa Big Boy Sting | 12 of 14 windows | Waist-high → double-overhead+ | Punchy |
| Fish | Brother Surfcrafts Long Fish | 12 of 14 windows | Waist-high → double-overhead+ | Moderate |
| Twin fin | Panda Surfboards Dolly Dagger | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Moderate |
| Midlength | Brother Surfcrafts Long Fish | 12 of 14 windows | Waist-high → double-overhead+ | Moderate |
| Longboard | LoveMachine FM | 12 of 14 windows | Waist-high → double-overhead+ | Punchy |
| Step-up | Roberts GSD | 14 of 14 windows | Head-high → double-overhead+ | Punchy |
What this week asks of a board on the Perth metro coast of Western Australia
Every window with data reads head-high or bigger. A board whose wave window only tops out around head-high will feel short on hold; every pick below runs into overhead territory.
Most windows read "moderate push" for push. A board's power midpoint tells you where it will feel alive: mellower boards on the softer windows, firmer boards when the push is there. The table shows each board's own midpoint so the call is yours.
Already own one of these?
Add it to your quiver in Quivr and the Home tab does this matching for you — every day, against your own boards, for the coast you pick. If none of your boards overlap a window, it says so rather than forcing a pick.
Shopping instead? Open two of the picks above in Compare and read the low end of the wave-size range first — on a head-high week that decides whether a board gets used.
Compare these picks head to head
Live Quivr comparison pages for pairs in this list — same spectra, side by side:
FAQ
How big will the surf be on the Perth metro coast of Western Australia this week?
Across Sep 22–28, 2026 the regional read runs head-high to double-overhead. The most size shows Fri Sep 25 afternoon, double-overhead (reasonable estimate); the smallest window is Thu Sep 24 morning, head- to overhead. Confidence is reasonable for the first 4 days and drops to "rough estimate" after that. Sheltered beaches along this stretch run smaller than the read.
Which surfboards fit the Perth metro coast of Western Australia this week?
Shiitake HP, The Norts, SR-71 overlap the most of this week's 14 surf windows on catalog wave-size and power spectra; the shapes that fit best are performance shortboard. Open any of them in Quivr to see the full range chart and compare two side by side.
Which day has the most size on the Perth metro coast of Western Australia?
Fri Sep 25 afternoon, double-overhead (reasonable estimate). Size builds Fri and eases Thu, Sun and Mon. Afternoons lean toward cross-shore winds (71%).
Does this apply to my exact spot?
No single spot is named or predicted here. The read describes the Perth metro coast of Western Australia as a whole — a stretch of coast facing roughly the same direction. Estimates come from a global ocean wave model sampled offshore and translated into ranges. Actual size varies from beach to beach along this stretch; sheltered spots run smaller. Reads describe the whole coast, not one break — check wind and tide at your spot before paddling out.
How often is this page updated?
Every week, with the same seven-day regional read the Quivr app shows on its Home tab. The app refreshes several times a day and also tells you which board in your own quiver fits each day.