Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next 16 days for Dolphinarium. Gotta be straight with ya – it's a lean run. There are no standout days in the whole window where everything lines up perfectly, so we're gonna be scratching for waves most of the time.

The whole period is looking at a consistent, weak-to-moderate swell from the WNW, with combined energy values mostly staying below 100 (weak) and only occasionally bumping up into the low hundreds (moderate). The biggest pulse comes late in the first week, but even that comes with its own problems.

Let's start with the best of a pretty average bunch. On Saturday the 25th, the morning kicks up some energy. We've got a 6 ft swell from the WNW with a combined energy of 390 (moderate). The wind is a cross-offshore from the SW, which will keep things clean. The break itself is exposed to the swell and beginner-friendly, but the swell period is short at 8 seconds, so don't expect any long lines. Still, it's the biggest, cleanest surf on offer. The afternoon goes cross-on and drops, so get on it early.

The following Monday the 27th is another sneaky chance. Early morning it goes glassy with a light NNW wind. The swell is a smaller 4 ft from the WNW, but that glassy condition will make it feel smooth and fun for a beginner on a longboard. Combined energy is 179 (moderate). The afternoon gets blown out.

After that, it’s mostly small and messy. We get a few more glassy mornings, like Tuesday the 28th and Friday the 31st in the morning, but the swell is tiny – 2 ft and 3 ft respectively – with weak energy (54 and 108). You'd need a big board and low expectations.

Crossing into August, the first Saturday the 1st has a cleanish morning with 3 ft from the WNW and light cross-offshore winds, but it's still just ordinary. The last mention of a clean glassy morning is on Friday the 7th, with a 3 ft WNW swell, but again, it's nothing to write home about.

Overall, the water is running a touch warmer than normal at 84° on the first morning. The crowds are possible here, sometimes. Honestly, for the next two weeks, the pickings are slim. The best bet is the morning of Saturday the 25th. After that, just keep an eye on the morning glass-offs for a slim chance of a fun little slide.

Rusty.

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