Asilomar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Asilomar over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this stretch looks pretty ordinary for the most part. We’ve got a run of small, weak surf and persistent cross-onshore breezes. If you’re chasing anything decent, you’ll need patience and low expectations. The only real windows of interest are Monday the 3rd and then again on Sunday the 9th of August, but even those are far from classic.

To start, Monday morning on the 3rd is probably your best bet early. We’ve got a 5ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate at 526. It’s not huge, but it’s the biggest of the initial period. Unfortunately, the wind is a light cross-onshore from the west, so it won’t be glassy, but it should still be surfable for the more experienced crew. This is an exposed beach and reef setup, so it can handle the size, but it’s definitely not for beginners at this height. The water temp is 58°F, which is just about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

From Monday afternoon right through to Saturday the 8th, it’s a write-off. The swell drops right off – we’re talking 4ft down to a tiny 1ft. The periods are all over the shop, some short and weak, others long but with no energy behind them. The winds stay cross or cross-onshore, making things choppy and messy. This is a solid week-long gap of poor conditions. You’re better off finding something else to do.

Now, the next real blip comes on Sunday morning the 9th. The swell bumps back up to 5ft from the WNW, with a 10-second period. The energy picks up to 626, which is a bit stronger. It’s still cross-onshore, but it’s a light breeze. It’s a marginal call – the tides might be playing games with you, but there’s a chance for a few okay ones if you pick your moments. Monday the 10th holds similar size, around 4ft, and the wind looks slightly better, lighter from the WSW, so it might be a touch cleaner, but still not anything to write home about.

After that, we slide back into another poor stretch. From the 11th through to the 18th, the swell is mostly small, with heights under 3ft or just around it. The energy is moderate, but the wind stays a problem, often cross-onshore. There’s a period around the 12th and 13th where the swell direction swings to the south, but the heights are tiny, under 2ft. It’s not worth your time.

The standout for the whole period is that Monday morning, the 3rd. It’s the biggest, the energy is the best it’s going to be, and while the wind isn't ideal, it’s the most surfable we’ll see in the near term. The other one to keep in the back of your mind is the 9th, but I’d call that more of a hopeful than a reliable option. Everything else is basically flat or junk.

This long run of small surf and ordinary wind is pretty normal for this spot, so don't get too down. It’ll come back around.

Later,
Rusty

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