Campus Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Campus Point. The water is sitting at 68° right now, which is running much warmer than usual for this time of year.

We’re looking at a pretty slow start. The best swell energy is a little further out, but we’ve got a standout morning shaping up on Friday the 24th. That’s the one to circle. Overall, it’s a mixed bag with plenty of smaller days, but there are a few windows where it all comes together.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are pretty underwhelming. Wednesday morning has a tiny 2ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, but it’s crossed off by a moderate breeze. The energy is weak (273). Thursday morning bumps up to 4ft from the WNW, but it’s a short period windswell of only 6 seconds, so it’s lumpy. The afternoon actually pushes 6ft, still short period, with moderate energy (504), but that’s a lot of weak, bumpy water for a point break. Not worth getting excited about.

Friday the 24th is the best bet on offer. The morning session is a real standout. We’ve got a clean 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long 24-second period, and the wind is a light WSW cross-off. The energy is strong (692). That kind of period means the waves will have real shape and push, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy. It’s a point break, which is perfect for that long-interval energy. The afternoon drops down to 1ft, so make the most of the morning.

Saturday the 25th holds in with a similar 2ft SSW swell, still a long 21-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (560). It’s a solid, fun day, but not the standout that Friday is.

Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 29th are a real mixed run. The swell stays small, around 2ft to 3ft, with periods dropping from 19 seconds down to 17 seconds. Winds are light and variable, mostly cross or cross-off. The energy stays moderate (between 338 and 655). You’ll get some rideable waves, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind. The morning of the 27th has a slight cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy.

Wednesday the 30th through Saturday the 1st of August is a flat spell. The energy drops right off, with the lowest reading at 73 on Saturday morning. There’s a tiny 2ft swell on the 30th, but the period is dropping and conditions are poor. You’re looking at several days of very small, weak surf.

Sunday the 2nd of August brings a bit of life back. We’ve got a 3ft S swell at 12-13 seconds, with light to gentle cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (489). It’s a clean, fun size for a point break.

Monday the 3rd of August has a bit more size in the afternoon, with a 6ft WNW swell, but it’s only a 6-second period, so it’s a weak, short-period windswell. The energy is moderate (408). It’ll be lumpy, but there’s plenty of whitewater for the more experienced crew.

Tuesday the 4th of August stays small, with 4ft to 5ft WNW swell, short period, and light winds. It’s surfable but ordinary.

Wednesday the 5th through Thursday the 6th of August ends the forecast on a poor note. The swell is small, and the wind turns onshore from the SE, making for bumpy, blown-out conditions. Not worth the paddle.

So, to wrap it up: Friday the 24th is the one true standout. The combination of that very long period groundswell and light offshore wind is a recipe for clean, lined-up waves at Campus Point. Get on it early. Saturday the 25th is a close second. After that, it’s a waiting game until the 2nd of August.

Rusty.

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