FA's Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let me level with you—this is a tough stretch of forecasts for FA's. Looking at the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag of small, weak swell and tricky wind. The water’s sitting at a warm 83°, about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.

The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Wednesday afternoon the 22nd, right through to the end of July, the surf is tiny and mostly junk. You’ve got a constant cross-onshore breeze from the southeast and east, and the swell is barely above knee-high with short periods. The combined energy is weak, mostly under 100 (53), meaning there’s just no push. The only glimmer comes on Saturday morning the 25th, when a glassy SSW wind of 3 mph hits the water. The swell is still only 2 ft from the ESE at 8 seconds, but the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but just barely—definitely not a standout.

Then we hit a long, dry gap. From Sunday the 26th morning right through to the 1st of August, the wind is mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which cleans things up, but the swell drops to pathetic levels. You’re looking at 1.0 ft to 2 ft, with combined energy values in the teens and twenties. The period is short, and the wave comment nearly everywhere says “poor surf conditions.” It’s flat, simple as that.

Into the second week, things get a little more interesting, but not by much. On Saturday morning the 1st of August, the wind is onshore at 6 mph, and the swell is a tiny 1 ft with a 4-second period—no good. But watch Sunday morning the 2nd of August. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the SE with a 6-second period, and the combined energy hits 139 (moderate). The wind is onshore from the east at 6 mph, so it’s messy, but there’s finally some push. It’s still not a good day to paddle out.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window is Monday morning the 3rd of August. The wind goes glassy, calm from the north at 3 mph, and the swell is 3 ft from the SE. The period is a very short 5 seconds, so it’s weak, but the surface will be smooth. The combined energy is 77 (still weak), but you’ll get a few knee-high, clean runners. It’s the only real window of acceptable surf. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company if you go.

The rest of the run from the 4th to the 6th of August is back to small, clean, but weak conditions. The swell stays under 2 ft, and the wind is offshore or cross-offshore, so the surface will look inviting, but you’ll be fighting for a bump. Combined energy stays below 31.

Honestly, for this stretch, the main takeaway is a long, flat spell with one brief, clean window on the 3rd of August. If you’re desperate, that’s your shot. Otherwise, it’s a good time to check the gear or find a different hobby for a while.

Rusty.

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