Damneck Naval Base Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Damneck Naval Base over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the water’s a touch warmer than normal right now, sittin’ at 80°, which is a bit of a treat. But the surf? Man, it’s a long, flat spell ahead. We’re lookin’ at a big gap of nearly two weeks with nothing worth paddlin’ out for. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Thursday, July 17th, and even then, it’s just barely surfable.

Let’s get into it. From Monday, July 6th all the way through to Wednesday, July 16th, it’s a total write-off. Tiny swell, poor conditions, and the combined energy just doesn’t get above a measly whisper. You’ll see a few mornings with clean, glassy water, like Monday morning and Tuesday morning, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft. That’s a lake, not a surf break. The period is short, and the energy is weak (23 and 27 respectively). A couple of afternoons get a bit of a bump up to 2ft, but the wind is cross-on or onshore, choppin’ it all up. It’s just not on.

The only time you might even bother to look is Thursday, July 9th, and Friday, July 10th in the mornings. The swell is still tiny at 2ft and 2ft, but the wind is clean off the land, and the conditions are described as “surfable but very ordinary.” I’d call that a last resort, not a mission. The combined energy is still low (47 and 43).

Now, the best of a bad bunch finally shows up on Friday, July 17th and Saturday, July 18th. On Friday morning, we get a 3ft swell from the SE with a period of 8 seconds, and light air with clean conditions. The combined energy nudges up to 87 – still weak, but it’s the most we’ve seen. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It’s the best bet in this whole 16-day window. Saturday morning, July 18th, is similar: 2ft from the SE, but with a proper offshore breeze from the WSW. That’ll make for clean little waves. It’s tiny, but it’s clean.

Honestly, for a beginner spot, this is pretty grim. The swell never gets above 3ft, so it’s safe for beginners, but there’s just not enough energy. If you’re desperate for a paddle, Friday July 17th morning is the standout. It’s the only day where the combination of tiny swell and clean wind gives you a chance at a wave. The rest of the time, the wind is messy, or the swell is completely flat. It’s a long wait for very little reward.

Rusty, signin’ off.

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