Dracula Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checkin' in. We've got a serious window of opportunity comin' up, but you gotta pick your moments. The swell's gonna be pumpin' for a good stretch, but the wind is gonna be a real pain in the arse most afternoons. The early mornings are your ticket.

The main event is Dracula. This is a heavy, advanced reef break, and it's about to get a whole lot of attention. The water's sittin' at a warm 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not even need a spring suit.

The first real standout is Friday morning, August 7th. We're lookin' at a solid 7ft of swell from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. Now, the real kicker is the wind: it's glassy. Dead flat. That's rare for Dracula, and it's gonna make for some absolutely perfect, clean waves. The energy is strong at 615. This is the morning to call in sick.

The next one to circle is Sunday morning, August 9th. The swell is a bit smaller at 7ft, but still a solid size from the NNW. The wind is a light cross-offshore, which will keep the face clean and lined up. The energy is moderate at 438, but the quality of the waves will be high. It's a great option if Friday is a bit too big for you.

Then, Monday morning, August 10th is another glassy gem. The swell drops to 6ft from the NNW, with a calm, glassy sea. The energy is moderate at 340. It'll be a bit smaller, but still a lot of fun on the sets.

Later in the week, Thursday morning, August 13th also looks promising with a 6ft swell and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 434. A solid morning session.

After that, the swell hangs around but the wind stays tricky. By the second week, things get more uncertain. Monday morning, August 17th and Tuesday morning, August 18th both show a 4ft to 5ft swell from the NNW with a longer period of 9 seconds, which will give the waves more shape. The wind is glassy for both mornings, which is a bonus. The energy is moderate at 254 and 322. These are worth a look, but they're a week and a half out, so keep your fingers crossed.

A word of warning: the afternoons are almost all blown out. The wind cranks up from the NNW, turning the surface into a lumpy mess. Dracula is a reef, so it can handle some chop, but it won't be pretty. The swell gets over 8ft a few afternoons, which is expert-only territory, and with the wind, it's a write-off. Also, the swell period is short (7-8 seconds) for most of it, so the waves will be a bit sectiony and not as powerful as a longer period groundswell.

So, bottom line: set your alarm for the early morning. Friday the 7th, Sunday the 9th, and Monday the 10th are your best bets. After that, it's a bit of a gamble, but the mornings on the 17th and 18th could be a sleeper call.

Rusty.

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