Arroyo Laguna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the stretch ahead. It’s not going to be one for the memory banks, but there are a couple of windows where you might get a few fun ones if you’re keen.

The next 16 days are looking pretty marginal overall. We’ve got a lot of small, short-period swell mixed with cross-shore breezes that will keep things a bit mushy and lumpy. There’s a real lack of any strong, clean groundswell pushing in, and the wind, mostly from the NW to WNW, is going to be your main enemy for most of the period. It’s the kind of forecast where you have to pick your moments.

Starting off on Tuesday the 25th, there are waves but they're tiny. We're looking at a 2ft SW swell with a short 16-second period, but that's not the issue—the breeze is. It's cross, and the water's a bit lumpy. The energy is moderate, at 453, but it's messy. Water temp is 60°, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there. This one is a pass.

Wednesday the 26th is much the same story. The swell bumps up slightly to 3ft, but the period drops to 13 seconds, and the cross-chop is still there. The energy ticks up to 609, but you’re still surfing a bump.

Now, Thursday the 27th is our first real standout, and it's a bit of a teaser. The swell jumps to 6ft, but the period is a lousy 7 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, and it’s going to be sectiony and crumbly. The energy is moderate at 751, and the morning light NW cross-shore at 6 mph is about as good as it gets. It’s not going to be perfect, but there will be some size to push you around. This is a spot that’s inconsistent, so when it does have waves, it’s worth a look. The swell is from the NW, which suits the break. It’s still a bit much for beginners at 6ft, but for the more advanced crew, there could be some fun ones. The wind will chop it up a bit, so don't expect glass.

Friday the 28th settles right back down. We’re back to under 3ft, with the period stretching out to 19 seconds. That longer period is nice, but the size just isn’t there. It’s an inconsistent, small day.

Saturday the 29th sees the swell push back up to 4ft, with a 17-second period. The energy is moderate at 1032. It’s another morning for the dawn patrol with the light WNW cross at 12 mph. It’s a workable combo, but the wind will still have a touch of chop in it. This is a solid, if not spectacular, option.

Sunday the 30th is similar, but the energy drops a touch. Monday the 31st starts with a poor surf call as the wind turns cross-on and the swell drops. The afternoon does bring a 7ft, 7-second swell, but it's a junky one. With a moderate cross-chop, this is looking like a messy one, likely better for a different sport.

The first week of September just looks poor. Small swells, onshore breezes, and poor conditions dominate. There’s not much to get excited about until Friday the 4th. That morning, we see a 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period. The energy is 844, and it’s a light WSW cross-on breeze.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are your next hope. The wind turns light, and the swell stays around the 3ft mark from the SSW with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate, and for the first time in a while, the surf looks like it might be semi-clean, especially on Sunday afternoon when the wind goes almost nil. It’s still small, but it’s in the right direction.

After that, it fades out again. The last real call in the window is the morning of Wednesday the 9th, with a 3ft SW swell at a 17-second period and a light WNW breeze. It’s a small, cleanish, long-period wave on a break that is inconsistent, so manage your expectations.

So, to sum it up: if you’ve got to go, your best bets are the mornings of Thursday the 27th for some size, and the weekend of the 5th and 6th of September for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves, though they will be on the smaller side. Don’t hold your breath for anything epic.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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