Condos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been going over the charts for this spot, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch for the next two weeks. We’re looking at 16 days, and there’s not a single session that’s worth getting your wetsuit on for. The whole thing is a total dud.

The only break on the menu is Condos. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent and exposed to swell, but it wants that SE direction. The water temp is sitting at about 85°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right from the start, Thursday afternoon, July 9th, it’s onshore with a tiny 2 ft swell from the SE and a weak 6-second period. The combined energy is pitiful (18). The wind is blowing straight onshore at 12 mph, making it a total mess. The commentary says it all: “poor surf conditions.” And that’s the theme for the entire forecast.

Friday through Sunday, July 10th to 12th, we see a slight bump in swell height – up to 4 ft – but it’s all short-period, wind-affected junk. Winds are cross-onshore or onshore, mostly from the SSE, gusting up to 19 mph. The energy picks up a bit, but it stays weak (99 is the best we see in that stretch). It’s choppy, lumpy, and just not worth paddling out for.

The following week, from July 13th to the 19th, is more of the same. Swell hangs around 2 ft to 4 ft, period never gets above 7 seconds, and the wind is relentless from the SSE or SE, always cross-onshore or onshore. Energy levels are all over the place, but mostly weak (17 to 124). The commentary is a broken record: “poor surf conditions,” “moderate cross-onshore and choppy.” There’s one moment on Monday the 13th where the energy hits 124, but the wind is still cross-onshore at 16 mph, so it’s just a messy, lumpy wave.

Then we roll into the final stretch, July 20th to 24th. The swell sticks around 3 ft to 4 ft, period is still short (5-7 seconds), and the wind is still cross-onshore, often a fresh breeze at 16-19 mph. The energy on the 21st morning hits 142, which is moderate, but it’s paired with that same old cross-onshore wind. The outlook is still “poor surf conditions.” On the 23rd and 24th, the wind bumps up to 19 mph, making it lumpy and fresh. No good.

So, what’s the call? There are no standouts, no bright spots. The entire 16-day window is a write-off for Condos. With this setup – consistent onshore wind and short-period, weak swell – this spot is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re desperate, you might find a tiny, gutless closeout, but honestly, it’s not worth it. For an area where the break is fairly consistent, this is a disappointing run. But forecasts can change, and you never know – sometimes a blank run turns around quick.

Rusty.

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