Agate and Pearl Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Agate and Pearl Street over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real mixed bag. The first week has some rideable waves, but nothing that’s going to have you calling in sick for. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, feels like a warm bath compared to normal.

The action kicks off Saturday morning, July 25th, with some small 3ft SW swell rolling in. It’s got a long 21-second period, which is proper groundswell energy, but the wind is a light cross-onshore at 6 mph, so it’s a bit bumpy. The combined energy is moderate at 745, but the waves are just too small and weak to get excited about. It’s a marginal session at best.

Saturday afternoon drops to 2ft, and Sunday, July 26th, is more of the same: 3ft SSW swell, still cross-on, still light wind. The period drops a touch to 19 seconds, but the energy is still moderate (736). It’s a tough call, but honestly, the quality just isn’t there.

Monday, July 27th, sees a slight bump to 4ft SW swell. The period is 18 seconds, and the energy is still moderate (775). The wind stays light cross-onshore. It’s still a marginal day, but if you’re desperate, the morning might offer a few cleanish lines.

The best chance in the first week looks like Friday, July 31st. The morning has 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind goes light onshore. The combined energy jumps to 1058 (moderate), and the swell direction is from the SSW, which is a touch off the optimum W direction. By the afternoon, the swell pushes to 6ft, with a 14-second period and energy hitting 1224. That’s the biggest swell of the week, but it’s still onshore wind. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most size you’ll see.

Then things go quiet. From Saturday, August 1st, the swell drops to 5ft in the morning, but it’s already fading. By Sunday, August 2nd, we’re down to 2ft and the energy crashes to 193. From there, it’s a flat spell. From August 2nd through to the end of the forecast on August 9th, the swell is mostly 1ft to 2ft, with energy levels in the double digits and low triple digits. That’s a solid week of no real surf. The wind is mostly light onshore, but there’s nothing to ride.

So, the standout here is really Friday, July 31st, with the afternoon offering the most size (6ft) and the best energy (1224). It’s not a classic by any means, but it’s the only day that breaks the 5ft mark. Remember, it’s a reef break, so that long-period groundswell (14-15 seconds) will hold up well, but it’s straight onshore, so expect a bit of chop.

For the rest of the run, you’re better off doing something else. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so on that Friday, you might have a few friends out, but it won’t be packed.

Rusty.

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