Alnes Lighthouse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about Alnes Lighthouse.

We’re looking at a point break that likes swell from the NW, and we’ve got some action on the way.

Starting off Saturday the 5th, the morning is looking real good. There's a 5ft swell from the West with a 12-second period — that's proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, just 3 mph out of the West. The water is 57°, which is normal for the time of year. The energy is moderate. It’s clean and fun for an intermediate, but the afternoon goes junk with a cross-onshore wind.

Sunday the 6th is a total loss; wind is howling from the WSW at 22 mph with rain. Don't even bother.

Monday the 7th morning, the wind goes offshore from the SSE at 6 mph. The swell drops to 3ft from the WSW with a short period of 9 seconds. The energy is weak. It’s a small clean day for a longboard, nothing special.

Here’s the highlight: Tuesday the 8th. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the West with a very long 14-second period. That's real groundswell. At a point break, this is going to line up nicely. The energy is strong. The wind is cross-offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. This is for experienced folks only; 7ft with that power has some bite. The afternoon gets messy, but the morning is primo.

From Wednesday the 9th through Monday the 14th, it’s a long quiet spell. The swell drops tiny, and crosswinds ruin the quality. Energy drops to double-digits at times. There's a clean window Thursday afternoon, but the swell is only 2ft — not enough to get wet for.

Second week now. Tuesday the 15th morning has a big 10ft swell from the WSW, but a short 9-second period, and cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong, but it’s going to be a messy close-out. Only for experts.

Wednesday the 16th afternoon is a good call. Swell is 7ft from the West with an 11-second period, cross-offshore wind from the SSE at 9 mph. The energy is 963. It’s a promising window, but it’s over a week out, so keep watching.

Thursday the 17th morning has another 10ft swell, but the afternoon gets blown out by a 25 mph southwesterly — that’s kite-surf territory.

Friday the 18th morning is the last real standout. A 7ft swell from the West with an 11-second period, but the wind is offshore glass from the SE at just 3 mph. The energy is strong. Clean, powerful point waves for the experienced crew. After that, the swell fades and the winds turn.

So, your best bets: Saturday morning the 5th for the glassy fun, Tuesday the 8th morning for the big groundswell, and Friday the 18th morning for the offshore clean surf. Everything else is a pass.

Rusty.

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