Camel Rock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into the surf outlook for Camel Rock, starting right now, Monday the 6th of July. We've got a stretch ahead that requires a bit of patience. The overall vibe is dominated by a persistent cross-onshore wind from the northwest-northwest, which is going to mess with the surface quality for most of the period. The energy in the water fluctuates, and while we see some solid swell pulses, the conditions to ride them cleanly just aren't there very often.

The first recommendations don't show up until Wednesday morning. Between now and then, it's pretty grim. We're looking at generally poor conditions up to Tuesday afternoon, with light cross-onshore breezes and ripples.

Wednesday morning the 8th, there's a slight improvement. It’s still a cross-onshore wind, but it's a light breeze, and the swell is a small 2ft from the southwest. The energy is moderate at 714 units, but the wave comment calls it marginal due to tide. It's not a standout, just a glimmer.

Thursday the 9th through to Saturday the 12th is a write-off. The swell builds—Thursday afternoon sees 8ft from the NW with 1153 units of energy—but the wind is a moderate breeze onshore, creating choppy conditions. That kind of size, over 8ft, is expert territory, and with those winds, it's a mess. Even through the weekend, the swell stays up but the wind stays wrong.

Now, the first real glimmer in the second week comes on Thursday the 16th. The morning has 5ft from the NW with a period of 11 seconds, pushing 952 units of energy. The wind is still a cross-onshore light breeze, so not glassy, but it's marginal rather than poor. This is the best looking swell in the whole outlook, but the wind is the catch. It's a consistent spot so it *could* come together, but don't bank on perfection.

The best on offer, by a hair, looks like Saturday the 18th. The morning brings 6ft from the NW with 835 units of energy. Again, it's a cross-onshore light breeze, but it's scored as a marginal window. The period is a short 8 seconds, which means weaker, more crumbly waves. For a beginner-friendly sandbar like Camel Rock, that size is right on the edge of being too big, but at least it's not huge. But you'll be sharing it with the crowd that is sometimes around, and the wind will keep it a bit lumpy.

Honestly, there’s no standout perfect day here. If you’re desperate for a paddle and can handle chop, Thursday the 16th morning is the most energetic option. But for clean waves, we're just not getting the offshore wind we need.

-Rusty

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