Dominical Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf lined up for the next couple of weeks at Dominical. The overall picture is consistent, clean, small-to-modest swell from the southwest, with one morning that really stands out. There’s no gap before the first surf – it starts right away.

Friday morning the 7th of August kicks things off nicely. Dominical is showing 3ft of SW swell with a 13-second period, giving it good shape and plenty of energy (365). The wind is glassy out of the SSW at only 3 mph, so the surface will be butter-smooth. Water’s sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – no wetsuit needed. It’s a solid start, but the real standout is further on.

That standout hits on Saturday the 15th of August. The morning brings 4ft of SW swell, with the period stretching to 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell with real power. Energy is strong at 700, and with glassy SSW winds at 3 mph, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. This is an advanced break, so at that size it’s for experienced surfers only, but the quality is top-notch. Keep in mind that with a period over 15 seconds, the waves might be a bit too straight for the beach, but Dominical is exposed and handles it well. The sets will have serious punch with good gaps between them.

Afternoon sessions most days see a risk of thunderstorms and a shift to light onshore or cross-onshore winds, which mess with the surface. The mornings are where it’s at – glassy and clean. From Saturday the 8th through to Thursday the 13th, mornings stay in the 2ft to 3ft range with SW swell and periods between 13 and 19 seconds. Energy stays moderate, between 205 and 446. Good for a paddle, but not the highlight.

Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th of August mornings have a cross-onshore wind, so it’s a little bumpier – still surfable but not pristine. Then from Tuesday the 18th morning through to Saturday the 22nd morning, we see a mixed bag with some glassy mornings (like Wednesday the 19th and Friday the 21st) and some cross-onshore days. The swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft from the SW and SSW. Nothing huge, but enough to get wet.

Crowds here can be likely – it’s marked as “sometimes” busy, so if you want a quieter peak, get out early. Consistency is very consistent, so there’s always something to ride. If you’re a beginner, keep an eye on size – most of this run stays under 3ft, so it’s manageable for learning, but when it pushes to 4ft on the 15th, that might be too much for novices.

Overall, the best bet is Saturday the 15th of August morning – that’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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