Al Gal Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Al Gal over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a lean stretch. The forecast is showing a long, quiet spell with hardly any surf worth paddling out for. The water is sitting at 85°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t appear until the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. Even then, it’s only marginal. The swell is tiny at 3 ft from the WNW with a short period of 6 seconds and combined energy of just 47 (weak). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not completely blown out, but the waves are going to be weak and messy. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, consistent, and open to the swell, so if you’re learning you might pick off a few small ones, but don’t expect much.

Sunday the 9th of August morning is similar – 3 ft from the WNW, 6 seconds, 62 energy, and light cross-onshore wind. Still marginal at best. The pattern just keeps repeating: small, short-period, weak WNW swell and mostly cross-onshore winds. The afternoons are generally choppier with a moderate breeze, so mornings are your only shot.

There’s a slight improvement by the morning of Monday the 17th of August. The swell is still small at 3 ft from the WNW, but the period stretches to 8 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 85 (still weak). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not clean but it’s not terrible. This is the best of what’s on offer, but it’s not a standout. Tuesday the 18th of August morning is similar with 3 ft, 7 seconds, 84 energy, and light cross-onshore wind.

The only real highlight in the whole 16-day window is the morning of Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell is still small at 3 ft from the WNW with a period of 7 seconds and 62 energy, but the wind goes glassy – light from the west, dead calm. That’s a major positive for a spot that’s been getting knocked around by cross-onshore winds for weeks. The waves will be clean and smooth. It’s not big, but if you’ve got a longboard or a funboard, you’ll be able to cruise on some little peelers. This is the pick of the bunch, but keep your expectations in check.

So, overall, don’t get your hopes up. There’s nothing substantial. The best window is the 17th to the 19th of August, with Wednesday the 19th offering the cleanest conditions. Crowds are possible at Al Gal because it’s often busy, but with surf this small, most locals might not bother.

Rusty.

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