Desert Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Look, I’m gonna be straight with you. This outlook for Desert Point is a tough one. Over the next 16 days, there are only a couple of moments that are even worth mentioning, and even those are just barely salvageable. For the most part, the conditions are just not playing ball.

We kick off on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th with small, weak swell around 4 ft from the NNW, but with that pesky cross-on wind. The wave energy is weak (225 and 188), and the surf is poor. Not a chance.

Monday the 17th morning is the first little glimmer. The swell is still a modest 4 ft from the NNW, but the wind goes glassy. That’s a massive positive. The wave energy is moderate (185). The surf is described as “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a window of clean, small waves, and on a consistent point break like Desert Point, that could be enough for a fun session if you’re not expecting much. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 69°F.

Then we hit a long, quiet stretch. From Monday afternoon all the way through the 22nd of August, it’s pretty much all poor surf conditions with cross-on or onshore wind. The swell stays small and weak, with energy dipping down into the double digits. There are a few glassy mornings again on Thursday the 20th and Sunday the 23rd, but the swell is tiny (2-3 ft) and the energy is low to moderate. Not worth the paddle for most.

The first proper standout comes on Sunday, August 23rd, in the morning. The swell bumps up a touch to 4 ft from the NNW, but more importantly, the period stretches to 10 seconds and the wave energy is moderate (299). The wind is glassy – dead calm. That’s a genuine chance for clean chest-high waves with a bit more shape and push. Desert Point can be a dream on those mornings.

The second standout, and the best of the whole forecast, is on Tuesday, August 25th. Morning session again. The swell builds to a solid 6 ft from the NNW, with a moderate period of 8 seconds and strong wave energy (417). And the wind is glassy. That’s a recipe for clean, head-high plus waves at Desert Point. The stronger energy means better lines. This is the one to circle on the calendar, but keep in mind the swell direction is NNW, which is a bit off the optimum from the NW.

After that, the wind turns against us again for the rest of the month. The swell sticks around 5-6 ft, but it’s mostly cross-on or onshore, so the quality drops off a cliff. The end of the forecast window on the 29th and 30th sees the swell fade right down to 2-3 ft and the energy is weak (52). It’s a pretty flat finish.

So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate for a paddle, the Monday the 17th morning will give you clean but small waves. For the real deal, set your alarm for Sunday the 23rd morning, and especially Tuesday the 25th morning – that’s the pick of the bunch.

Rusty.

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