Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Dolphinarium are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of barely surfable conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for any epic sessions.

The overall pattern is dominated by weak, short-period windswell from the WNW, with very little energy behind it. The combined swell energy is almost always in the low double digits, barely cracking 100 on a couple of days – that’s weak, gutless stuff. The water temperature is sitting at 85°F and with a anomaly of 3°F, it’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold.

For the first week, from Thursday the 6th of August right through to Saturday the 15th, it’s a real struggle. The swell is tiny, mostly 1ft to 3ft, with a period of just 6 seconds – that’s pure wind chop. The wind is mostly cross-off in the mornings, but the afternoons are ruined by moderate cross-onshore breezes that make it choppy and messy.

There’s a tiny glimmer on Sunday morning the 9th of August. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the WNW, and the wind goes glassy – a light breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is a weak 57, and the waves are described as “surfable but very ordinary”. For a beginner, this might be a chance to get a few soft, clean waves, but it’s not going to get anyone excited. The spot is fairly consistent, but crowds are possible, especially if it’s the only clean window.

The second week doesn’t offer much more. Sunday the 16th of August has a bit more push, with the swell hitting 3ft and the combined energy climbing to 116, but the afternoon wind is strong cross-onshore, making it a mess. The best chance in the whole 16 days might be Monday morning the 17th of August. The swell is 3ft from the WNW, with a 7-second period – still short, but the energy is moderate at 114. The wind is cross-off from the SW, keeping the surface clean. It’s still not a standout, but it’s the cleanest wave with the most push we’ll see. The waves are “surfable but very ordinary,” so temper your expectations. The swell direction is WNW, but the optimum for this spot is NW, so it’s not ideal.

Honestly, this is a tough run. The combined energy is weak for the entire period, with only a few days reaching moderate levels. For a break that’s exposed, the lack of any decent groundswell is a real bummer. If you’re desperate for a paddle, stick to the glassy mornings and hope for the best. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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