Al Gal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real here. I’m looking at the whole 16-day run for Al Gal, and honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The pattern is dominated by small, weak, and often messy waves. The water temperature is running a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, coming in around 80° – that’s notable, about 3° above average.

We start with no real surf on offer right away. Tuesday afternoon (July 7th) kicks things off, but there’s nothing worthwhile. The swell is tiny at 3 ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at only 102. The wind is onshore from the WNW at 12 mph, keeping things poor. It’s a total write-off.

Wednesday the 8th through to the morning of July 22nd is just one long, frustrating gap. Day after day, the swell barely climbs above 3 ft, the period is junk – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – and the combined energy rarely hits triple digits. You’ll see a few moments where the wind goes glassy, like Sunday morning July 12th, but the swell is only 2 ft with a 6-second period. That’s barely a ripple, even if it looks clean. The prevailing wind is cross-onshore or onshore, and at best we get a few “marginal” calls, but nothing that would get you out of bed.

There are a few spots later on that tease a little more energy. On the afternoon of July 22nd, the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the WNW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy pushes to 159 (moderate). But here’s the kicker – the wind is onshore from the W at 12 mph. It’s going to be choppy and blown out. This is a beginner-friendly break, and with the swell just over 3 ft, it’s not too big for that crew, but the poor quality makes it a no-go.

Honestly, there are zero standouts in this 16-day window. Nothing worth highlighting. The best you can hope for is a marginal morning now and then with a tiny swell and lighter breezes. For Al Gal, a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area – the breaks here don’t fire often, and when they do, it’s not for long.

So, unless you’re desperate for a flat-water paddle or just want to sit on the beach, this one’s a skip. Forecasts can always change, but right now, there’s not a wave worth chasing.

Rusty

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