Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The next couple of weeks are a tale of two forecasts. We’ve got a solid, but way-too-big swell to start, and then a long, drawn-out period of onshores and choppy mess that’ll have you checking the cams more than your board. The window of truly clean surf is narrow, so you gotta pick your moments.

Right out of the gate, Friday the 7th is a no-go. The swell is pumping at a solid 18ft, but that’s just way too much juice for Golfcourse. The winds are howling onshore at 25 mph, and even though the wave energy is strong (22313), it’s a washing machine. Kite surfers might be loving it, but for us paddle surfers, it’s a miss. The swell stays big and the wind stays on it through Saturday and Sunday, so don't even bother until things settle down.

The surf finally starts to drop early next week, but the wind is still a problem. Monday and Tuesday mornings bring some cleaner conditions, with Tuesday the 11th being the first real glimmer of hope. The swell is down to a waist-high 4ft, but the wind goes glassy out of the NNE. The energy is still moderate (575), but that clean face will be a welcome change. Wednesday the 12th morning is similar, with 3ft and glassy conditions, but the afternoons get chopped up.

Then we hit a real rough patch. From Thursday the 13th through the following week, it's a mess of cross-onshore breezes and poor conditions. The swell stays small, but the wind just won't quit. There are a few moments where the swell period jumps to 12 seconds, which is great, but it means nothing when it’s blown out. This is the kind of stretch where you’re better off doing a deep clean of your board.

The one true standout in this whole run is Sunday morning, August 16th. The wind goes glassy again, right out of the NE, and the swell is a clean 4ft at 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (529), but that combo of clean conditions and a proper groundswell will make Golfcourse shine. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun and clean.

The following week is mostly more of the same – onshore winds and small, junky surf. The last real mention is Saturday the 22nd. The morning is glassy with a tiny 2ft swell, and the energy is weak (116). It’s surfable, but you’ll be on a longboard having a paddle, not a performance session.

So, bottom line: the surf is on offer, but the quality is mostly poor. Don't get too amped for the big swell at the start, it's too much for this spot. The standout is that Sunday the 16th morning. It’s a long way out, so treat it as promising, not a guarantee. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

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