Dominical Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Dominical. We’ve got a solid run of clean, small-groundswell energy coming in over the next couple of weeks, so this isn’t a storm-chaser’s forecast, but it’s a beauty for the longboarders and anyone who loves a clean, long ride.

The first few days, starting Monday, August 10th, are all about a glassy, clean ocean. The swell is small, around 2 ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell from the SW, with a period of 13–14 seconds. That’s proper, lined-up energy, even if it’s small. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 248 (moderate wave energy), and with the wind barely a whisper, the morning sessions are going to be absolutely perfect. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

The real standout in this first week is the morning of Friday, August 14th. The swell jumps to 2 ft but the period stretches to 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 426 (strong to very strong wave energy). The wind is glassy – that’s the best you’ll see. The waves are going to be long, clean, and a joy to ride. It’s a long-period groundswell, which means it might break a little too straight at the beach break, but on a good tide, it’ll be world-class for a point or rivermouth.

The second week looks more of the same: small but consistent. The morning of Monday, August 18th, is another pristine glass-off with the wind dropping to zero. The swell is 3 ft from the SW, period around 14 seconds, and the energy is 343 (moderate wave energy). It’s a repeat of the same clean, small-wave formula. The morning of Saturday, August 22nd, also has glassy conditions and a little more energy at 313 (moderate wave energy), with a clean 3 ft SSW swell.

The water temperature stays pretty much average for the whole run. No weird anomalies.

Now, the crowds. Dominical is an exposed spot, and it’s a popular one. The guidance says crowds are “sometimes” an issue. With this kind of clean, small, long-period swell, expect a few more friendly faces in the lineup, especially on the weekends. If you want a bit more peace, the early mornings with that glassy wind are your best bet.

Overall, this is a solid run for the small-wave enthusiast. The best of the best is that Friday morning, August 14th, and the Monday morning, August 18th. Don’t expect any big grinding barrels, but if you want a smooth, clean glide, it’s on.

Rusty out.

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