Amoudia Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this out there. The way things are looking, we’re in for a bit of a flat spell for the next week and a half. It’s going to be a waiting game. The surf just isn’t there to get you excited. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves, mostly poor and unrideable. You’ll see some small pulses but nothing that will hold your interest. The good news is, there’s a real change coming by the middle of next week, but you’ll need to be patient.

For the first few days, from August 4th up through August 11th, it’s basically dead. The energy is next to nothing, with combined energy readings in the single digits. We’re talking ankle-biters. The only thing worth noting is the water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is about 1° warmer than normal for this time of year. So the water is feeling pretty good, even if the waves aren’t.

The morning glass-offs are the only real play here, but there’s nothing to ride. On the 5th, there’s a tiny 0.7ft westerly bump with a 3-second period, but that’s just a ripple. The swell period is super short, so there’s no power behind it. Mornings are flat calm, but the afternoons get a light onshore breeze that chops up any hope.

From the 6th to the 11th, it’s the same story. The swells are under 1ft, and the energy is weak. The wind is mostly light in the mornings, but the afternoons are ruined by a consistent westerly breeze. You’ll be able to see the ocean, but not surf it.

The weekend of the 9th and 10th is more of the same. Don’t get your hopes up. There’s a small 1ft WNW swell on the morning of the 9th, but the period is only 4 seconds, so it’s just messy. The mornings are glassy, but the size just isn’t there.

The stretch from the 12th to the 14th is when we start to see a little more life, but it’s still not anything to write home about. The mornings are glassy, and there’s a small 1ft WNW swell with a 5-second period. The energy is still low, sitting at 5. It’s rideable on a longboard, but it’s not going to be a classic. The wind is light out of the east in the mornings, which is clean, but the afternoons are back to the westerly onshore.

Then we hit the big gap. From the 14th to the 17th, it’s completely flat. No waves at all. The energy is zero. It’s a dead ocean. This is the kind of stretch that makes you check your board for dings.

But here’s the light at the end of the tunnel. The standout window is on August 18th. It’s still not huge, but it’s the biggest we’ve seen all forecast. The morning of the 18th brings a 2ft WNW groundswell with a 5-second period, and the energy jumps to 16. That’s a real signal. The afternoon picks up even more, with 2ft from the northwest and the energy climbing to 25. This is a solid bump, especially after all that flatness. The wind is a light glassy offshore in the morning, which is perfect before the westerly comes in for the afternoon. It’s not going to be a monster, but it’s the best on offer. The 19th is still rideable, with 1ft and 1ft waves, but the energy is dropping off.

So, if you’re looking for a highlight, the morning of August 18th is your window. It’s got the most size and the cleanest conditions. The rest of the time is a flat spell, so be patient.

Rusty.

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