Banana Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here, checking in on Banana Point for the next couple of weeks.

Overall, it’s a pretty mellow stretch. There’s a small, consistent NW swell running through most days, but it’s not doing much. Water temp is about 71°F, pretty normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is weak for most of it—under 100 (88 on Sunday morning, 94 Monday morning, 70 Tuesday morning)—so the waves are small and lack power. Winds are light, but afternoons often get a cross-off or onshore breeze that chops things up.

The real standout is the morning of Monday 27 July. That’s the one to aim for. Waves around 4ft from the NW, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 266—moderate and the best of the whole run. The wind is glassy, dead calm, so expect clean, peeling lines off the point. It’s a good size for intermediates, and the point break will handle that period well. Crowds are often, so you’ll have company, but this is the best chance for a proper session. The afternoon of the 27th sees a bigger bump to about 6ft, but with a strong onshore wind—more for experts, and messy.

Before that, the mornings from 19 July through 26 July offer consistent little waves around 3–3ft, mostly glassy or cross-off, but the energy is weak and the surf is ordinary. Nothing to get excited about. After the 27th, conditions drop off. The 28th and 29th mornings are small and messy, and by the end of the month the swell gets tiny—1ft to 2ft with poor winds. The first few days of August are flat and not worth a paddle.

So, one clear highlight: get out on Monday 27 July morning. The rest of the window is mostly forgettable. Keep an eye on the forecast—sometimes these small windows can surprise you.

Rusty.

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