Dolphinarium Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you straight up: looking at the 16-day window for this region, it's a tough stretch. The only break popping up is Dolphinarium, and honestly, the data is telling me it's a write-off for the whole period. We're staring down the barrel of a long, quiet run with no real surf on offer.

The first recommendation kicks off on July 7th, and it's a real bummer. Dolphinarium is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the swell, but the combo just isn't working. The water temp is sitting at 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only thing going for it.

Right from the start, it's rough. On Tuesday afternoon, July 7th, we've got a weak 3ft swell from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a paltry 110 (weak), and a cross-on shore wind of 12 mph is just chopping it up. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" – and it stays that way.

Through Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the swell stays small, between 3ft and 4ft, with periods that never get above 8 seconds. The energy hovers in the weak to low-moderate range (44 to 147). The winds are a mix of cross-off and cross-on, but the wave quality is consistently rated as poor. It's just not happening.

The weekend of July 11th and 12th sees the swell drop to a tiny 2ft. The energy is down in the 20s (very weak). We get some glassy mornings on Saturday and Sunday, which is almost cruel – it's clean but there's nothing to ride. The afternoons get blown out by onshore winds.

The whole second week is more of the same. From July 13th right through to the 22nd, the swell hovers between 2ft and 4ft, with periods mostly at 6-7 seconds. The energy occasionally hits 183 (moderate) on the afternoon of the 22nd, but it's coupled with a 12 mph cross-on wind. Every single wave comment is "poor surf conditions."

There's a 16-day gap with no real surf to recommend. Look, a blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the conditions don't line up. The consistent write-off of the wave quality tells me it's not even worth paddling out for a beginner. Honestly, with those small, weak, short-period swells and the persistent cross-onshore winds, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Keep the board in the bag, folks. The forecast can change, but right now, it's a dust settle.

Rusty.

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