Camel Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Honestly, it's a bit of a grim start. We've got a long stretch of nothing much happening. The first recommendation is a full two weeks away, on the 10th of August. That's a real dry spell, over a week of waiting with nothing worth paddling out for.

The problem is the wind. For the next week and a half, it's all cross-on or cross-shore, chopping up any swell that tries to push through. There's some energy in the water, with combined energy readings hitting 754 and even 1376, but it's all blown out. The swell is mostly from the SW or NW, with periods around 16-18 seconds early on, dropping to a short, weak 6-7 seconds by the 1st of August. That early long-period stuff is a tease, but without clean wind, it's just a mess.

The only glimmer of real hope comes on Monday the 10th of August, at Camel Rock. That morning, the wind is set to go glassy – a light 3 mph from the West. That's a game-changer. We get a solid 7 ft of NW swell, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 740, so there's a good push of water. The forecast is for "very good surf conditions," and that's the first time we've seen that in the whole run. This is the standout, the one to circle on the calendar. The water temp is around 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so don't expect a freak warm-up.

Now, keep in mind that while the size is manageable for a lot of crew, 7 ft can be a bit much for beginners. The crowd factor at Camel Rock is listed as "sometimes," so you might get a few others with the same idea, especially with the conditions cleaning up so nicely.

The next morning, Tuesday the 11th of August, also has potential. The swell holds at 7 ft from the NW, and the wind is a light 3 mph from the WNW, which is cross-on but very light. It's not as clean as the Monday glass-off, but it's still a solid option if you miss the window.

The rest of the window after the 10th is a mix of cross-on winds and messy surf, with heights dropping off into the 4 ft-7 ft range. Nothing else comes close to that Monday morning.

So, to sum it up: you're looking at a long wait. The first week and a half is a write-off. Mark your calendar for Monday the 10th of August for the cleanest, best shot at Camel Rock. That's the one.

Rusty.

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