Canova Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, it’s a flat spell for Canova Beach. There’s a big gap with no real surf to get excited about right from the start. You’re looking at over a week of nothing worth paddling out for, from Thursday the 23rd of July all the way through to the 1st of August. We’re talking tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell energy is barely registering, with readings like 35 (weak energy) and 63 (weak energy). It’s a bit of a bummer.

The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re staring at the flat ocean.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday the 2nd of August. For the morning, we’ve got some cleaner conditions with a light offshore breeze, and the swell is a tiny 2 ft from the east. It’s small, but the conditions are clean. The combined energy is still weak at 42. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The afternoon gets a little messy.

Then Monday the 3rd of August morning might be the pick of the entire run. You’ll get a clean 2 ft easterly swell with a light offshore breeze. The energy is still weak at 69, but compared to the rest of the week, it’s the best we’ve got. The waves will be small and weak, but at least the surface will be clean. The wind stays light out of the southwest, giving you that cross-offshore look.

After that, we’re back into the doldrums. The second week from the 4th of August onwards is a washout, with tiny, short-period windswell and moderate to strong onshore winds. The swell is all under 2 ft and the period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so there’s no punch to anything. The energy readings stay in the weak range, mostly under 50. It’s a flat spell that’s pretty normal for this area during the summer lull, but it doesn’t make it any easier to swallow.

My honest take? If you’re desperate for a paddle, the Sunday the 2nd of August morning or Monday the 3rd of August morning are your only real shots. The rest of the time, you’re better off finding something else to do. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but right now, it’s a tough stretch.

Rusty.

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