Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about Albatross. We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but this forecast has some serious firepower waiting in the wings. The water’s sitting at a freezing 54°F, which is a good 12°F colder than it should be for this time of year – that’s way out of the ordinary, so don’t forget a hood.

The first real session worth paddling out for is Tuesday the 8th, first light. The wind is glassy, dead calm, with a clean 4ft SW groundswell pushing in at 13 seconds. There’s moderate energy behind it (697), and with that light offshore wind direction, the sets will be clean and lined up. Tuesday afternoon is a step down with a cross-shore wind, so the morning window is the pick of that day.

Wednesday the 9th is small and junky – not worth the wetsuit struggle. Thursday the 10th gets interesting in the afternoon. The wind swings to a clean offshore from the SW at 12 mph, and the swell bumps up to 6ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy jumps to strong levels (1824), and the report calls for very good surf. This is a solid window for the experienced crew as the size and power will be up.

Friday the 11th has some size – 6ft SW – but the wind is cross-onshore, making it messy. Saturday the 12th is a write-off with onshore wind and lumpy conditions.

Now, Sunday the 13th is a standout. Morning brings 7ft of SW groundswell at 14 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the SSW at 6 mph. The energy is pumping (2222), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle – clean, strong, and powerful. Sunday afternoon stays clean and solid at 7ft.

Monday the 14th is average, but Tuesday the 15th morning is glassy again, though smaller at 4ft. Wednesday the 16th morning is another highlight: 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, moderate offshore wind, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is very strong (2185). Wednesday afternoon gets wild with 10ft and a strong breeze, but that’s for experts only.

The second week gets serious. Sunday the 20th has a huge pulse: 15ft SW swell in the afternoon with a fresh offshore wind at 19 mph. The energy is enormous (6774). That is massive, heavy, and only for the best. Monday the 21st morning stays big at 12ft with a clean offshore wind – excellent for experts. Wednesday the 23rd has 12ft SW swell with long 14-second periods, but a light cross-onshore wind, so it’s powerful but a bit bumpy.

For the beginner crew, the smaller days like Tuesday the 8th morning or Tuesday the 15th morning will be more your speed, but keep an eye on the crowds – Albatross can get busy sometimes. The real standout sessions are Thursday the 10th afternoon, Sunday the 13th, and Wednesday the 16th morning for clean, powerful surf.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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