Crouching Lion Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look what’s on offer for this stretch.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Crouching Lion (this region) over the next 16 days is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out stretch of poor surf conditions. It kicks off Thursday morning, July 2nd, and from there it’s just a string of messy, choppy days. No standout sessions, no clean windows, nothing to get excited about.

The core problem is the wind. It’s blowing from the ENE at 12 to 19 mph for the entire forecast, and it’s cross-onshore the whole way. That’s going to put a chop on the surface and make it hard to find a clean face. The swell’s coming from the east and east-northeast, with height hovering between 4 ft and 7 ft, and the period is short – 6 to 8 seconds. That lack of period means the waves are going to be weak and crumbly, without any proper push. The combined energy is moderate, ranging from 156 to 471, but it’s all cross-onshore junk.

The water temp sits around 79°F, which is normal for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

From Thursday the 2nd all the way through to Friday the 17th of July, it’s the same story: clear skies or some clouds, a moderate to fresh breeze, and that stubborn cross-onshore wind. The wave comment on every single record says “poor surf conditions,” and the scores are all zeros. There’s not a single session I’d point you toward.

There is no stand-out. This is a long, blank run. And because it’s an inconsistent break to begin with, it’s not entirely surprising to see it go quiet like this. Keep an eye on the forecasts, things can turn around, but right now it’s a hard pass for paddle surfing. If you’re into kiting, that persistent onshore wind and that constant swell might be more interesting for you.

Rusty.

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