Dominical Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us.

We’re looking at a solid run of swell hitting Dominical. It’s not going to be huge, but there’s a consistent, long-period groundswell from the SW that’s going to keep things interesting, especially for the more experienced crew. This is a very consistent spot, so you can bank on waves being there. Water temp is feeling about average for this time of year, which is fine by me.

Kicking off on Sunday the 5th, we’ve got some glassy conditions with a 3.3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. The energy is moderate at 584, but with those clean conditions, it’s actually a really nice start to the outlook. The wind is light and glassy, so the morning session is your window. Monday the 6th morning is also looking glassy with a 2.6ft SW swell, and again, that clean surface will make it paddle-friendly.

Tuesday the 7th and Wednesday the 8th see the swell bump up a little to 3.6ft, but the wind gets a bit tricky, coming cross-onshore. It’s still rideable for an advanced surfer, but those mornings are likely going to be your best bet before the afternoon sea breeze and storm risks kick in.

After that, the swell drops back into the 2.0ft to 3.0ft range for the rest of the first week and into the second. The real highlight is going to be the glassy mornings. You’ve got Thursday the 9th, Friday the 10th, Saturday the 11th, and Sunday the 12th all showing glassy starts with manageable swell. Sunday the 12th afternoon is a standout because the wind switches to a light glassy NNW, cleaning up the 2.6ft SW swell nicely.

Looking further out, the second week stays on the small side. Monday the 13th is almost dead calm with a 2.3ft SW swell, and the glassy conditions persist through the mornings. The energy drops right off, dipping into the low 200s, so it’s not a week for power, but for a longboard or a fish, it could be a fun, uncrowded paddle. The best of that second week is probably Sunday the 19th morning, but with a cross-onshore wind and a 3.0ft SW swell, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Crowds are possible at Dominical – it’s a well-known spot – so get in early for the clean ones.

The absolute best bet of the whole 16 days is the very first session: Sunday morning July 5th. Glassy, 3.3ft of long-period SSW groundswell, and that 584 energy means smooth, lined-up waves. It’s not big, but for a crew of experienced surfers, it’s the best quality on offer.

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