Bridges Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We're looking at a pretty quiet period ahead at Bridges. There's no surf on the cards to start, so don't rush out the door. We're looking at a dry spell until July 6th, and even then, it's not much to write home about.

Bridges is a sheltered point break that likes a swell from the NW, but we're not getting anything that fits that bill. The best it gets is late on the 5th and into the 6th, with a tiny pulse of swell that's mostly from the NE and ENE. The size is just 2 ft to 3 ft, and the swell energy is weak, with the combined energy reading a paltry 15 to 62. It's pretty hard to get excited about waves that small. On the 6th, there's a bit more push in the afternoon with 3 ft and 62 energy, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be weak and crumbly. The wind state is cross-off and not ideal, so the surface will be a bit messy. The water temp is 84°, which is about average for this time of year.

We then hit another flat spell right through the 7th, with absolutely zero swell energy showing. That's a pretty sobering blank run.

Things don't really improve in the second week. July 9th sees a bump to 4 ft and 104 energy, which is the biggest we get, but it's still coming from the wrong direction (NE) for Bridges. That afternoon, the wind is a fresh 29 mph from the ENE, making for cross-off, bumpy conditions. It'll be a messy, blown-out affair. There is a bit of a change on July 12th where we see a 12-second period swell, but the height is only 0.7 ft. That long period means if it had size, it would be lovely for a point, but as it is, it's just not breaking with any power. The rest of the outlook is just tiny, wind-affected junk with minimal energy. Honestly, it's a tough watch.

For this entire 16-day run, there's just nothing that qualifies as a standout. The best bet, if you are desperate for a paddle, would be the morning of July 9th, but that is a very low bar. It's an inconsistent spot at the best of times, and this is one of those stretches where it just doesn't fire.

Rusty, signing off.

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