Crab Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, it’s a pretty quiet stretch for our shores. We’ve got a lot of tiny, weak swell and not much push behind it. The energy in the water is gonna be low for the most part, and you’ll be scratching around for anything rideable. It’s not a total write-off, but you gotta be patient and pick your moments.

The first few days are looking pretty sad. Through Sunday and Monday, we’re looking at knee-high mush at best. The swell is weak, with combined energy readings in the low double digits, like 5 and 24. The wind is mostly cross or light, so it’s not going to be a total mess, but there’s just nothing to work with. You’re better off doing something else.

We finally see a little pulse of energy roll in for Thursday morning, the 13th. It’s still small, only about 2.5ft, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds, which gives it a bit more grunt. The energy reading jumps to 177, which is the best we’ll see for a while. The wind is dead glassy, so it’ll be clean. This is the standout of the first week, but don’t get too excited. It’s still just a small, clean, surfable wave. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

After that, it’s back to the small stuff. Friday and Saturday are pretty much flat with weak, short-period wind swell. The energy drops right back down, and we’re back to chasing shadows. The wind is okay, clean at times, but the surf is just not there.

The following week doesn't offer much hope either. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf from about the 17th through the 23rd. There’s a slight bump in the swell on the 19th, with 2.5ft and a bit more energy (51 and 84), and the wind is offshore in the morning, so it’ll be clean. But again, it’s not going to be anything to write home about. The period is short, around 6 seconds, so it’ll be soft and crumbly, not really offering any punch.

There’s another moment on the 23rd, a Sunday, where the morning goes glassy with a 2.5ft swell, but the energy is still modest. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The whole window is just lacking that real groundswell. We’ve got a lot of small, short-period stuff, which isn't great for the reef here. It’ll be and a bit fat, not the kind of wave that gets your heart pumping.

So, the honest truth is, this 16-day run is a bit of a bust. There’s nothing that stands out as a proper session. The only time I’d really consider paddling out is that Thursday morning glass-off, but only if you’re desperate for a slide. The rest of the time, the kites might have more fun than us. The forecast can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, but as it stands, keep your board in the car and your expectations low.

Keep an eye on the charts, and I’ll see you out there when it turns on.

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