Andrew Molera State Park Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Andrew Molera State Park over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is a bit chilly for this time of year, sitting at 56°F with an anomaly of -3°F, so it’s running a bit colder than usual. Throw on the extra rubber.

We’ve got a pretty long stretch of nothing special to start. That first record shows no real surf to get excited about right now. The real story is that we’re looking at a gap of several days with no decent recommendations. For the first week, it’s mostly small, messy swells with cross-off winds that aren’t doing us any favours. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the 700-1000 range, which is just not enough to get the heart pumping.

The one period that stands out as the best on offer is Sunday, August 2nd. The swell is coming from the NW at 8ft to 10ft, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a solid, moderate groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 1243 and then 2460, which is strong. But here’s the catch: the wind is cross, not offshore, and the waves are going to be a bit lumpy. Still, this is the biggest swell we’ll see, and it’s a proper beach and point setup. For the morning, it’s 8ft, and by the afternoon it’s pushing 10ft – that’s expert territory, way too big for beginners. The NW direction is a good match for the optimum swell direction from the west.

Following that, the surf drops off again. We get a few days of smaller, weaker NW swell with light cross-on winds, but the energy is fading fast. The combined energy sits in the 200-600 range, which is just weak. The wave heights are around 1ft to 5ft, and the periods are short, around 8 to 10 seconds. Nothing to write home about.

There is a small window on Friday, August 7th, where the wind goes glassy in the morning, with a 2ft swell from the SSW and a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny. The combined energy is only 298, so it’s weak. The break is a beach and point, and with that long period, it might be a bit too straight for the beach break, but the point could be interesting for a longboard if you’re desperate. But honestly, it’s not a standout.

So, the bottom line: if you’re an expert looking for a big, powerful session, keep an eye on Sunday, August 2nd. The rest of the window is a write-off for quality surf. The setup with the cross-off winds and small waves might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during the weaker days.

Stay patient, and keep checking the charts.

Rusty.

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