Crab Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty grim start. The first few days are a write-off, with poor surf conditions and a messy, cross-shore wind. The water temp is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort.

We’ve got a big gap of almost nothing until things start to perk up. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, August 10th. It’s tiny – just 3 ft from the west with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is weak (83). But the wind goes glassy, which is a rare treat. It’s surfable, but barely. Don’t expect much.

The next standout is Wednesday morning, August 12th. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the west-southwest (9 seconds), and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 203. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the first session that’s genuinely worth getting out of bed for. The break is Crab Island, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent. Being a reef, it’ll handle that longer period nicely. Keep in mind, crowds are often a problem here.

Moving into the second week, things get more interesting, but less certain. The big one on the radar is Thursday morning, August 20th. We’re talking a solid 8 ft swell from the west-northwest with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1277 – that’s strong energy. The wind is light and cross, so conditions will be clean. This is only for the experts though, as it’s well over 8 ft. It’s a long way out, so take it as a promising outlook, but forecasts can change.

Friday morning, August 21st, looks like a nice cleanup. The swell drops to 4 ft from the west (10 seconds, moderate energy at 226), but the wind goes offshore from the east. That’s going to be clean and lined up, perfect for a reef like Crab Island.

Saturday morning, August 22nd, also gets a mention. The swell is 5 ft from the west-southwest (7 seconds, combined energy 224) with a clean cross-off breeze. It’s a bit short period, so it might be a bit fat, but it’s definitely surfable.

If you’re a beginner, the first week has nothing for you. The 8 ft and 8 ft swells in the second week are expert territory. The smaller, cleaner days around 4 ft to 5 ft are your best bet.

Alright, that’s the long-range picture. Stay tuned, because the forecasts can change and this run of poor surf won’t last forever.

Rusty.

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