Caerhays Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Caerhays. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough one. The entire 16-day window is a real struggle, with no decent surf to speak of. The first recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Wednesday, August 12th, and even then it’s a no-go. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple.

The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a small comfort, but it doesn’t help with the waves.

On Wednesday the 12th, we’ve got a tiny 3 ft swell from the ESE, but with a shockingly short period of just 4 seconds. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and messy. The combined energy is a weak 39, so there’s just nothing to work with. Thursday the 13th sees the swell drop to 1 ft, and while the wind turns clean with a cross-off, the wave energy is pitiful at 29. Friday is even smaller at 0.7 ft. Saturday and Sunday have offshore winds, but the swell is basically non-existent at 0.7 ft or 0.3 ft. The pattern repeats all the way through to the end of the month – tiny, weak swells, often with poor wind, and a whole lot of nothing.

The only thing that might raise an eyebrow is Monday the 24th, when we get a 2 ft swell from the south with a 4-second period, and the wind is light and clean. But it’s still tiny, with a combined energy of 27, and it’s accompanied by rain showers. There’s no standout here, no day to get excited about.

This is a classic case of an inconsistent spot living up to its name. For the entire 16 days, every single entry is marked as “poor surf conditions.” If you’ve got a kite, the wind on some days might be interesting, but for a surfboard, you’re better off waiting for a change in the forecast. The energy is weak across the board, with the highest combined energy value being just 39. It’s a blank run, plain and simple.

Keep your eyes on the charts, but for now, I’d say find something else to do.

Rusty.

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