Albatross Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon, but it’s a mixed bag of conditions. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don’t forget the extra rubber if you’re heading out.

First up, the standout is Albatross on Monday, July 27th afternoon. Now, this is what we’ve been waiting for. A solid 10ft SW swell rolling in with a long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell, packing serious energy (4891). The wind is WSW at 12 mph and blowing straight offshore, keeping the faces clean and lined up. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers only—that size is well into the expert zone. If you’ve got the skills, this is the session to circle.

The 7ft SW swell on Sunday, July 26th afternoon is a nice starter, with glassy conditions from a light NNE breeze at 3 mph. The water’s a bit cold, but the waves are clean, offering a more manageable option for the confident beginner.

Things get a bit messy for the middle of the week. From Tuesday, July 28th through the end of the month, the wind turns onshore and choppy, with the swell dropping right down. There’s a real gap here from Tuesday afternoon all the way through to Saturday, August 1st afternoon. Not much worth paddling for.

Sunday, August 2nd afternoon brings a big return. A 8ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, and it’s completely glassy with a light E breeze at 3 mph. The energy is enormous (3932). Again, this is for the experienced crew—the long period will make for some powerful, bowl-like waves. Paddling out should be manageable between sets, but the wave itself is a beast.

Monday, August 3rd afternoon offers another solid option: 8ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean, offshore WSW wind at 16 mph. The crowd meter says “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but the quality should be there for seasoned surfers.

Wednesday, August 5th morning is a real sleeper. Clean offshore WSW wind at 6 mph, with a 8ft SW swell. The period is only 11 seconds, so it’s a bit more chop-friendly, but it’s very clean and should be a fun session.

Now, if you’re looking for pure power, Thursday, August 6th morning is the big one. A massive 20ft SW swell with a 15-second period and an energy reading of 16477. That’s intense. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore, keeping it reasonably clean, but this is for absolute experts only. The size is well beyond what most should attempt. The afternoon drops to 16ft but is still heavy.

Late in the forecast, Monday, August 10th morning is a standout for the second week. A 13ft SW swell, 11-second period, and it’s glassy with a light WNW breeze. The energy is strong (3818). This is excellent for experts, but with the shorter period, the waves might be a bit more chaotic and close together. It’s a promising long-range call, but less certain.

For the rest of the second week, from Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th, it’s a mix of big, messy swell and onshore winds. The sets are there, but the quality is marginal. The Saturday, August 8th afternoon has a strong offshore wind at 25 mph, which will hold the face but make paddling a real battle.

Overall, the best windows are Monday 27th afternoon and Sunday 2nd August afternoon. Mark them.

Rusty.

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