Condos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. It’s a rough outlook for the Condos area, no two ways about it. The forecast is stuffed with poor surf conditions for nearly two weeks straight, so don’t expect much.

Water temp is around 84°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing special. The surf, though? A real bummer. From Saturday 11 July through Thursday 23 July, it’s all poor surf conditions with tiny, weak, short-period swell. The combined energy is low, mostly under 100 (weak), with a few days barely hitting the low 100s. Wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, messing up whatever small waves there are. Swell heights are around 3ft to 4ft, but the period is short, 4 to 7 seconds, so no power or shape. For a beach break with this wind and weak swell, it’s honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There’s a gap of about 13 days with no real recommendations. The first sign of anything surfable doesn’t come until Saturday 25 July morning. The swell is still small, only about 3ft from the SSE, with a short 5-second period, so not much energy. But the wind finally switches to a light offshore from the W at 3 mph, and the report says “clean.” The combined energy is still low at 56 (weak), but it’s the best we’ve seen. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so the small size is actually good for learners, and the offshore wind will make it smooth. Crowds are sometimes a factor, so expect a few others around. This is the only real standout in the whole outlook.

Then Sunday 26 July morning looks okay too. It’s glassy with a light WNW wind, and the swell is similar at about 3ft from the SSE. Again, small, short-period, low energy (50), but glassy conditions mean you can still have a fun session on a longboard or foamie. The afternoon goes back to cross-shore wind and chop, so the morning is the window.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the end of the period. So, in short: don’t get your hopes up for the first couple of weeks. The best bet is the morning of 25 July, with clean offshore wind and small, manageable waves. It’s not firing, but it’s the only chance at something decent.

Rusty.

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