Alnes Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch to start. We’ve got a solid week of pretty ordinary conditions ahead. The first few days are a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and messy, poor surf. The energy is there but the wind is just ruining it.

Wednesday the 22nd shows a bit of a pulse with a 4ft west swell, period bumping up to 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (416). The morning is the only chance with a gentle cross-shore breeze, but it’s only a marginal call. Still, it’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Thursday the 23rd is a complete no-go – light onshore wind and weak swell. Friday the 24th brings a bigger 7ft west swell, but with strong cross-shore winds and a short 8-second period, it’s messy and lumpy. The energy is strong (573-612) but it’s not for paddling. For the more experienced crew, the size is there, but the wind will make it a battle.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are also a pass for me. The wind is still cross or onshore, the swell is inconsistent, and the quality is poor. It’s a big gap of days with no real standout.

Now, look ahead to Friday the 31st of July. That’s the one. The morning is the real highlight. We’ve got a 4ft west swell with a 9-second period, the wind is a gentle offshore from the SSE, and the water is clean. The combined energy is moderate (214), and the break is Alnes Lighthouse, a point break that’s fairly exposed to the NW swell direction. The offshore wind is a major positive here – it’s gonna be clean. The water temperature is about 56°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no surprises there.

This is your best window. The swell isn’t massive, but it’s surfable and the conditions will be right. Crowds are possible at this spot, but with the conditions finally lining up, it might be worth the company.

The following Sunday, the 2nd of August, gives us a little glimmer too. The morning is glassy, with a 3ft northwest swell. The energy is weak (139), but glassy conditions are rare and special. It’s a small day, but if you’ve got a log, that’s your window.

After that, we fade out into the first week of August with very small, weak swell and onshore winds. The energy drops right off, with combined energy values in the 50s and 60s. It’s a proper lull.

So, the standout is Friday the 31st of July morning at Alnes Lighthouse. Offshore wind, clean, and a decent little swell. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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