El Claron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

First off, the water’s a bit on the cool side, sitting at 54°F and a degree and a half colder than what we’d normally expect at this time of year. Bit of a wetsuit job, but it’s nothing we can’t handle.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Saturday the 18th is a write-off. That morning sees a 6ft cross-shore chop from the northwest with a moderate onshore breeze – it’s messy, choppy, and not worth paddling out for. The afternoon cleans up slightly but still has that cross-shore wind. There’s moderate wave energy in the water (952), but it’s just not lining up. Honestly, you’d be better off staying home.

Now, Sunday the 19th is where it gets interesting. The morning is looking glassy, with a clean 5ft west swell moving at 11 seconds. The wind is dead calm, and the wave energy is solid (844). It’s a good, clean point break day. The afternoon holds up with glassy conditions, dropping slightly to 5ft. This is the pick of the first week. No crowds to worry about, and it’s a fairly consistent spot. If you can get out there, do it.

Monday the 20th through Tuesday the 21st is a total flat spell. The swell drops right off, the wind picks up from the north, and we’re looking at poor conditions. Nothing to report.

Wednesday the 22nd brings a pulse back. By the afternoon, we get a 6ft west swell with glassy conditions and an 11-second period. The energy is very strong (1008), and the wind is off the land. This is a proper session for experienced surfers. The swell is getting up there, so it’s not for the beginners, but if you’ve got the experience, it’s going to be a good one.

The rest of that week into the weekend is a mixed bag. Thursday the 23rd is a bit smaller, around 3ft to 4ft, but glassy again. Good for a cruise if you’re keen. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th see a light cross-onshore wind creeping in, making the surface a little lumpy. The swell is there, around 4ft to 5ft, but it’s not as clean.

Now, here’s the real standout. Look ahead to Sunday the 26th of July. The morning brings a solid 6ft west swell, 10-second period, but with a clean offshore breeze from the north-northeast. The energy is strong (1008). That is a quality morning.

But the real gem is Monday the 27th of July afternoon. Glassy conditions, 7ft of west swell, but the period jumps to 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is very strong (1553). This is a big, powerful swell, and it’s going to be clean. This is a standout for the experienced crew.

Tuesday the 28th of July is the big one. The morning sees a 8ft west swell with a 14-second period, glassy, and the energy is enormous (3698). The afternoon pushes it to 10ft, still glassy. This is expert territory. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s going to be an absolute freight train at the point. This is the best of the whole outlook.

The end of the month and into August sees the swell hanging in, but the wind gets a bit tricky. Wednesday the 29th is still good, with a 6ft to 7ft west swell and glassy periods. Thursday the 30th drops back to a smaller, short-period swell. By the 1st of August, the wind picks up again, making it a bit of a battle to get a clean wave. The 2nd of August has a cleaner cross-off wind, but the swell is still sizeable at 8ft.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burner, with Sunday the 19th being the clean, fun day. The second week is where the power comes. The absolute standout is Tuesday the 28th of July. That’s a big, clean, glassy day with a long-period groundswell. If you’re experienced, you don’t want to miss it. But keep in mind, with that size and power, it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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