Alnes Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, hard look at what we’ve got for Alnes Lighthouse over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you: the first few days are a write-off. The wind is howling from the wrong directions, mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the sea state is a messy, lumpy chop. We’re talking Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th – just forget it. The swell is there, but it’s ugly, and the conditions are poor. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 55°F.

Now, Thursday the 13th morning is where things get interesting. That’s the first real window. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind goes completely glassy. That’s the magic word, boys. The combined energy is moderate at 333, and for a point break like Alnes Lighthouse, that glassy morning is going to be clean as a whistle. It’s the standout of the entire forecast. The swell direction isn’t the absolute optimum, but with no wind, you won’t care. It’s rideable, it’s clean, and it’s the best shot you’ve got.

Friday the 14th morning also looks promising – another glassy start with a 3ft swell from the WSW, and a longer period of 11 seconds. That groundswell energy (336) will give you some nice, lined-up waves. But the window is short; the wind picks up by afternoon, so get your session in early.

The weekend? Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are back to poor conditions. Sunday morning actually sees a jump in swell height to 8ft from the WNW, but with a fresh cross-shore breeze, it’s a messy, lumpy mess. That’s expert territory if you’re desperate, but honestly, it’s not worth it.

We get another brief chance on Monday the 17th morning – glassy again, with a 4ft groundswell from the north. The energy is moderate at 223. It’s surfable, but not the quality of the previous Thursday.

The rest of the second week, from the 18th through the 25th, is a mixed bag of small, weak swells and onshore or cross-shore winds. There are a few glassy moments on the 21st, 23rd, and 24th mornings, but the swell is tiny – around 2ft to 3ft. The energy is low, under 150. You’d be on a longboard, scratching for anything. Not a lot to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Thursday the 13th, first light at Alnes Lighthouse. That’s the day to make the call. Friday the 14th morning is your second option. The rest is a long, quiet stretch.

Rusty.

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