Cañaveral Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's coming up for Cañaveral.

Right off the bat, we've got a persistent northeasterly swell on the menu, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The wind's coming from the east and northeast, which puts us in a cross-onshore situation most of the time, so clean conditions are going to be a rare treat. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no shocks there.

Starting this Sunday, July 12th, we've got some swell in the water, around 7 ft from the NE, but the wind is blowing cross-onshore at 12 mph. It's going to be choppy and honestly, not much fun. The energy is moderate (423), but that cross-on wind just kills it. This pattern of marginal, choppy surf is going to hang around for a few days. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are more of the same – waist-to-chest high NE swell, but with that pesky cross-on wind.

Now, things get a little more interesting as we head into Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th. The swell bumps up a bit, hitting 8 ft to 8 ft from the NE, and the energy cranks up into the moderate to strong range (901 on Wednesday morning, 1010 on Thursday morning). The period stretches to 9 seconds on Wednesday, which is a touch more organized. However, the wind is still cross-onshore, so while there’s more push, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. This size is really pushing it for beginners; over 8 ft is expert territory, and with this wind, only the most skilled are going to have a good time.

It takes almost two weeks, but we finally get a glimpse of glass. On Saturday the 25th of July, the wind swings around, going totally calm in the afternoon. For the first time in this whole forecast, we get a "glassy" condition. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the NE, which is perfect for a longboard or a funshape. The energy is moderate (393), but that offshore glass makes it the absolute standout of the entire 16-day run. The break is consistent, and the optimum swell direction from the NE is exactly what we're getting. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so that 6 ft will be a wave of the day for everyone. Be aware it can get crowded sometimes. Don't get too excited about the next morning though, Sunday the 26th looks back to choppy and poor.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are mostly a grind of cross-onshore wind and average surf. The one true highlight to put in your calendar is Saturday the 25th of July. That afternoon window is the one to chase.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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