Agate and Pearl Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch of coast.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. For the first week, from Tuesday the 14th right through to Sunday the 19th, the surf is basically a write-off. We’re looking at a solid run of poor conditions with tiny, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is pitiful, with readings like 245 and 302, so don’t bother paddling out. We’re talking about a gap of about five days where there’s just nothing worth chasing.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday morning, July 19th, at Agate and Pearl Street. The swell finally bumps up to about 3ft, coming from the S with a 13-second period. The combined energy jumps to 558 (moderate), and while the wind is onshore, the conditions are at least described as “marginal” rather than poor. It’s a tough call, but it’s the first sign of life. The water is sitting at 69°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t be freezing while you wait for a set.

The real highlight, though, is shaping up to be Friday, July 24th. The morning session at Agate and Pearl Street is the standout of the whole outlook. We’ve got a solid 4ft S swell with a 16-second period pumping in, and the energy is cranked right up to 1164 (strong). The wind is light and onshore from the WSW, which is a shame, but it’s light enough that it might not wreck it completely. The swell direction (S) is a good match for the optimum direction (W) for this reef break, so it should wrap in nicely. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold.

Later that afternoon, the swell gets bigger at 7ft, but the wind and chop make it a mess, and that’s only for the experts anyway. The following Saturday morning, July 25th, still has some decent size at 7ft, but again, the cross-onshore wind and a short period (14 seconds) make it a tough one for paddle surfing.

For a few days after that, we get a long-period groundswell from the SSW, but the size drops back to 3ft, and the energy is moderate. It’s not a total loss, but it’s not a stand-out.

Keep an eye on that Friday morning, July 24th. That’s the best bet on offer.

Rusty.

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