Crossroads Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me be straight with you – this next stretch is looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’ve got a full 16-day window, but the first real shot at anything worth mentioning doesn't come around until the afternoon of Sunday, August 3rd, and even then, it’s a desperate pick.

The overall pattern is dominated by tiny, weak swell and inconsistent conditions. The water temperature at Crossroads is sitting at about 84°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're floating around doing nothing.

Let’s get into it. The only break on the cards is Crossroads. It’s a sandbar setup, but it’s inconsistent and rarely offers anything decent. For the first few days, it’s a flat-out write-off. Tiny 0.3ft to 1ft swell with weak energy (17-36) and poor surf conditions. Not worth a second look.

The first real pulse arrives on the afternoon of Sunday, August 3rd. We’re looking at 3ft SE swell, period around 7 seconds, with offshore wind from the WSW at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 75 (moderate), and the conditions are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary." It’s a 1/10 kind of day, but it’s the only window in the near-term. The offshore wind will keep it clean, but the short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and weak. Not a standout by any stretch.

Monday morning, August 4th, offers a similar story: 2ft ESE swell, cross-offshore wind, clean conditions, but energy is low (47) and the score is still a 1/10. It’s surfable, but you’d be scratching for a wave.

After that, we slide back into a long, dry spell. From Tuesday, August 5th right through to the end of the forecast, it’s a wasteland of tiny swell (1ft to 2ft), poor conditions, and cross or onshore winds. There’s a brief flicker on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 12th where the combined energy hits 106 (moderate) with a 2ft SE swell and 8-second period, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are still poor. It’s not enough to get excited about.

For the entire 16 days, there is no true standout. The best you can hope for is a couple of clean, offshore mornings with tiny, weak waves. If you’re a kite surfer, the steady cross-shore breezes on the afternoons (like the 12 mph ESE on August 5th) might look more interesting than a paddle. For a surfer, keep the board in the car and the expectations low.

Rusty.

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