Dominical Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for Dominical.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it’s not a straight-up bomb. The first couple of days are a bit of a tease—small, clean, but just not enough push to get the heart pumpin’. The real story starts to build from Friday morning, July 24th, and then just keeps getting better right through the end of the month. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout session is shaping up for Monday morning, July 27th. That’s the one to circle. Swell is hitting 3 ft from the SW, but the energy is solid (766), and with glassy conditions and a light breeze, Dominical is gonna be clean and lined up. The period is a bit long at 19 seconds, which means it’s a proper groundswell—good for the point, but the sets will be more spaced out, so you’ve got time to paddle back out. That’s a winner.

Sunday morning, July 26th, is another beauty. Glassy, 3 ft from the SW, and a combined energy of 486. It’s a touch smaller than Monday, but still a cracking morning. The Sunday afternoon session on the 26th is also worth a mention—waves push to 3 ft with 615 energy and glassy wind. For a lazy Sunday, you could do a lot worse.

The week of July 28th keeps the quality up. Tuesday morning the 28th is glassy, 3 ft from the SW, energy at 734. That’s power, and it’s still clean. Wednesday morning the 29th is similar, 4 ft and 593 energy, also glassy. Those are prime windows for a surfer who knows what they’re doing.

After the 30th, it gets a bit messy. The energy drops, and the wind starts to get on it. From Friday the 31st into the first weekend of August, the conditions turn poor—cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell. That run lasts about three days. It’s not a total washout, but you’ll be scratching for a decent wave.

Then things perk up again. Sunday morning, August 2nd, brings a glassy window with 2 ft from the SSW and 206 energy. It’s a small wave, but clean. Monday morning, August 3rd, is glassy too, with 2 ft from the SW. Those are your best bets for the second week.

A couple of things to know: Dominical is a proper advanced break, and it’s very consistent. It can get crowded sometimes, so be ready to share the takeoff zone. The swell direction is SW, which is right on the money for this spot.

Bottom line: If you can get out on the morning of the 27th, do it. That’s your best shot. The mornings of the 24th, 26th, 28th, and 29th are also top-tier. Don’t sleep on the 3rd of August either.

Rusty out.

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