Desert Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the menu for our region. We’ve got Desert Point on the radar, a consistent point break that’s fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The overall pattern is pretty challenging. We’ve got a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up a weak, short-period swell coming from the NNW. For the first week, from Tuesday, July 21st right through to the end of July, the surf is mostly poor or marginal. The swell bounces between 4 ft and 7 ft, but with a period of only 7-8 seconds, it’s lacking any real punch. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, topping out at 732 (moderate) on Saturday afternoon, July 25th, but the wind is straight onshore, so it’s blown out. The tide or conditions are just questionable. It’s a long stretch of frustrating days.

Now, Monday morning, August 4th, is where things finally get interesting. The forecast shows a glassy morning with the wind swinging light offshore. The swell is 6 ft from the NNW, still short period at 8 seconds, but the clean conditions make a huge difference. The combined energy is 385 (moderate), and for the first time in the forecast, we get a “good surf conditions” call. This is the standout. Desert Point in the morning with a light offshore breeze and a clean 6 ft swell is the best bet for the whole 16-day window. The afternoon sees a cross-onshore kick up, so it’s a morning mission.

Following that, Wednesday, August 5th, has a slightly bigger 6 ft and 6 ft swell, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a step down in quality. The period is still short, so don’t expect any long grinding walls.

Honestly, for the first 13 days, it’s a tough slog. There’s a lot of waiting for that one window on August 4th. If you’re keen, pencil in that Monday morning. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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