Frishman Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking in on Frishman, and to be straight with you, it’s a bleak outlook.

The water is running a touch warmer than normal for July, sitting at about 81.1°F, but that’s about the only thing that’s not disappointing. Frishman is a sheltered, beginner-friendly spot, but it's also inconsistent and rarely breaks. For the next two weeks and beyond, we’re looking at a long, drawn-out stretch of mostly nothing.

From July 3rd all the way through July 18th, every single report says the same thing: poor surf. The swell energy is weak, barely cracking a few hundred on a couple of days (like the 5th-7th when it hits 108, 136, and 172), but the wave quality just isn't there. The swell is coming from the WNW, which is the best direction, but the period is short—mostly 6 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, wind-driven slop. The winds are almost always onshore or cross-onshore from the west or WSW, making everything choppy and messy. Not worth the paddle.

A couple of mornings, like the 11th, 12th, and 13th, go glassy with almost no wind. But even then, the swell is tiny—only 2ft to 2.6ft—with periods of 6 to 7 seconds. It’s barely a bump. The combined energy values are pathetic, like 29 or 41, barely enough to move a leaf.

By July 14th, the energy jumps up to 128 with a 3.3ft swell from the WNW and an 8-second period, but the wind turns cross-shore in the morning and onshore in the afternoon. Still rated as poor. This pattern just keeps on going through the rest of the period. No standout days. No reason to get your hopes up.

With the persistent bad quality, constant onshore winds, and weak, short-period swell, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For a wave rider, Frishman is a total washout for the foreseeable future. Don’t hold your breath—forecasts can change, but right now it’s a solid skip.

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