Castles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot in the mix, so all eyes are on Castles.

We’re kicking off a long stretch of swell, but unfortunately, the opening days are a bit of a bust. The conditions are messy, with strong winds and the surf quality is poor. You’ll have to wait until the second week for anything really worth getting excited about.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Saturday the 15th. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell running at 6 ft, with a period of 16 seconds. The wind is a light ESE breeze, which is cross-offshore, keeping the waves clean. The wave energy is significant at 1878, so there’s plenty of power. This is a standout window for experienced surfers, and it’s the best call on offer. It’s a reef break, so the long-period groundswell should wrap in nicely, and being a consistent spot, you know it’ll be breaking. Castles can get crowded sometimes, so expect company.

Following that, the morning of Sunday the 16th trims down a bit, with 4 ft of SW swell at 14 seconds, but the wind goes fully offshore out of the ENE. That’s going to give you some glassy, clean walls. The energy is light at 520, so it’s a more mellow session, but the quality will be there for a fun paddle.

Looking further out, the morning of Tuesday the 18th is another standout. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the SW, with a 17-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NE. The energy is strong at 1663, and with a moderate offshore breeze, it should be a rippable morning. By the afternoon, the wind drops to a light offshore from the ENE, keeping the 5 ft swell clean and lined up. This is a solid call for the second week, though it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

The days around the 20th have some size, with 7 ft of SW swell, but the wind is messy, and the quality is marginal. The long-period swells keep coming through, but without the right wind, it’s not the best bet.

For the beginners out there, Thursday morning the 20th sees 6 ft swell, which is pushing the limits, and the wind is strong, so it’s not the one. The swells over 8 ft that pop up in the first week are only for experts, and the wind was blowing onshore, making it a kite-surfing kind of setup rather than a paddle session.

The water temperature sits at 60°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, to wrap it up: the early days are a write-off, but the 15th and 16th are your best bets for clean, surfable waves. The 18th is a promising long-range option. Hang tight, the good stuff is coming.

Rusty.

Read more