Damneck Naval Base Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down the next couple of weeks at Damneck Naval Base. Gotta be honest, it's looking like a tough stretch. We're in for a long dry spell before anything really turns on.

Right now, the water is a warm 80°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Nice for a swim, but the waves are not.

The next several days are basically a washout. From now through to September 20th, the surf is tiny and weak. We're talking ankle-snappers at best, with combined swell energy barely getting out of double digits (36 to 50). Winds are mostly onshore or cross-shore, making everything choppy and messy. There's really nothing to get excited about. This is a big gap of poor conditions.

Things get a bit more interesting around Monday, September 21st. The swell picks up significantly with a solid 7ft from the ENE and combined energy jumping to a strong 417. However, it's all onshore wind, so it'll be a messy, blown-out affair. Not recommended for paddle surfing—this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.

Now, the standout. Keep your eyes on Tuesday, September 22nd. After all that wind, we get a switch. The morning sees a 5ft swell from the E (period 8 seconds) with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate at 257. That's good, but the afternoon is where it's at. We get a 5ft E swell, same 8-second period, but combined energy jumps to a very strong 560. The wind goes light and cross-off, promising clean conditions. This is the best on offer for the whole period. It's not huge, but it'll be the cleanest, most fun surf we've seen in a while. Just remember it's a Tuesday, so you might have some company if you can sneak out.

After that, we slide back into mediocrity. The 23rd has some small, clean surf but nothing special. There's another potential highlight on Thursday, September 24th afternoon: a 5ft NE swell, period 7 seconds, with glassy conditions and strong energy at 274. That's a very good call if the wind holds. Then the 25th of September morning has some clean 4ft ENE swell, but it gets choppy again in the afternoon. The rest of the period fades back into small, weak, and often onshore conditions.

So, to sum it up: don't bother for the next week. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 22nd afternoon for the best chance of a decent session, with the 24th afternoon as a promising backup. Beyond that, it's slim pickings.

Rusty, signing off.

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