Bridges Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell with onshore or cross-off winds most days. The best of the action, if you can call it that, is going to be tiny and clean windows, but don’t expect anything to get your heart pumping. There’s a real gap here with no surf worth paddling out for in the first week, and only fleeting, tiny opportunities later.

The single standout, and it’s a relative term, is Bridges. This is a sheltered point break that works best with a NW swell direction, but the forecast is throwing NE windswell at it. The swell is small, coming in at a max of 4ft from the NE on Friday the 24th of July afternoon, with a period of just 6 seconds. That’s weak, short-period stuff. The combined energy is only 72 (moderate) that afternoon, so it’s not going to have much push. The water temp is 84°F, which is about 1°F warmer than average, so normal for the time of year.

The real highlight is the wind. Friday morning the 24th of July offers a clean, cross-off breeze from the ENE at 9 mph, with a tiny 2ft, 7-second swell. The combined energy is a weak 33. It’s not going to be exciting, but it will be rideable and clean. The same goes for Saturday morning the 25th of July, with a clean cross-off breeze and 2ft from the NE. Crowds are possible at Bridges, but with this kind of surf, you’ll likely have it to yourself.

Sunday the 26th of July morning is also clean and light, with 2ft, but the energy is a paltry 34. Monday the 27th of July morning is actually glassy with a SW wind at 3 mph, but the swell drops to 1ft. That’s a board-floating session, not a surfing one.

Through the end of July and into August, the size stays tiny, mostly under 2ft, and the energy is consistently low. There are a few glassy moments on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August and Monday the 3rd of August, but the swell is basically non-existent at 2ft and 0.3ft respectively. The combined energy on the 3rd of August morning is just 2.

Forget the second week. It’s a write-off. The swell drops to 0.3ft with periods that are all over the place, and the wind is mostly moderate or strong cross-off. This isn’t just poor for surfing; it’s barely a ripple. The setup here is more interesting for a kite than a paddle.

So, the short version: if you’re desperate for a clean, tiny wave, the mornings of the 24th, 25th, and 26th of July at Bridges are your best bet. Otherwise, save your energy. The forecast is grim, but it’s the reality right now.

Rusty

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