Almanarre Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour for you.

This 16-day stretch for Almanarre is a real bummer, to be honest. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with hardly a wave to speak of for the first 10 days. The models are showing next to nothing, so you can leave the wetsuit hanging for a while.

The first hint of a pulse comes on Sunday, July 26th, but it’s a messy one. The wind kicks up onshore from the west at 22 mph in the afternoon, and while the swell does manage to hit 5 ft, the period is a short 7 seconds, and the wave energy is moderate (264). That onshore wind is going to turn it into a washing machine. The morning is a little smaller, with a 3 ft swell, but it’s still onshore.

The only real window that’s worth a look is Monday, July 27th. The morning has a 5 ft swell from the west, with a 7-second period and moderate energy (210). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the north-northwest, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the most surfable we’ve seen. The afternoon drops to 4 ft, but the wind dies down, making it a bit cleaner. This is the best of a bad lot. It’s a bit too big for beginners at that size.

Way out in the distance, on Monday, August 3rd, the afternoon shows a 4 ft swell with a 5-second period and weak energy (87). The wind is a light cross-shore, so it might be a long shot worth checking if you’re desperate, but that’s a week and a half away and not something to bank on.

The water is sitting at a very unusual 80°F, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal. Feels like a warm bath.

Honestly, for the next 10 days, you’re not missing much. The set-up looks more interesting for kite surfing when the wind picks up, but for a regular surfer, it’s a long lull. Keep your ear to the ground, but right now, I’d find something else to do.

Rusty.

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