Bikini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks for Bikini.

The water temp is a touch warmer than average, sitting at about 53°F, so it's a bit of a warmer welcome than usual.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday, July 25th. The morning is the only call. We've got a tiny 2 ft S swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 137. The wind is dead glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. That'll make for some clean, glassy lines, but you'll be scratching for anything over knee-high. The afternoon gets wrecked by a stiff NE wind, so get in early.

Sunday, July 26th, is a bit of a tease. The morning is a no-go, but the afternoon glass-off arrives with a light SW breeze. The swell is tiny, 1 ft from the SSE, with a 12-second period. The energy is a paltry 83. It's clean, but it's a real knee-knocker.

We hit a bad patch after that. From Monday, July 27th, through Wednesday, July 29th, the conditions are poor. The wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the swell is either weak or building with bad wind. Don't bother.

Thursday, July 30th, is a bit of a gamble. The morning shows a 5 ft SSE swell, with an 11-second period and a combined energy of 690. That's a decent-sized groundswell. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which will create some bumps. The forecast flags "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." It's a "maybe" for the experienced crew.

The absolute standout of the whole forecast is Monday, August 3rd. The afternoon session is the one. We've got a solid 6 ft E swell, with a 9-second period, and a combined energy of 479. The wind is a clean, gentle offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. This is the classic recipe for some well-shaped, clean waves. It's expert-level territory, but it's the best, most promising swell of the entire 16 days. The morning is also surfable at 7 ft, but the wind is a cross-off, so the afternoon is the clear winner.

The rest of the first week of August is a letdown. Tuesday, August 4th, is blown out by onshore wind. The following days are a mix of small, clean but weak swells, or stronger winds kicking up the chop.

In the second week, we're looking at the weekend of August 8th and 9th. Saturday, August 8th, offers a weak 2 ft E swell in the morning with clean conditions, but it's barely worth a mention. Sunday, August 9th, is similar with a tiny 1 ft SE swell. The energy is very low, and the whole period is a write-off.

So, the bottom line is: hold out for Monday, August 3rd afternoon. It's the only real standout. The rest is mostly small, wind-affected, or both. The wait is long, but that session could be a gem.

Rusty.

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