Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf.

First up, Golfcourse is the main spot on the menu. It’s a consistent beginner-friendly break, exposed to the swell, and it’s catching some decent groundswell from the ESE. Water temp is 79°, which is a bit cooler than average for this time of year—nothing drastic, but you’ll notice it.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is the best bet. Glassy conditions with a light 3 mph ENE breeze, a clean 4 ft swell from the ESE with a 14-second period. Combined energy is 540 (moderate), and the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." That’s a standout—smooth lines, easy paddling, and good shape for the beginner crowd. Keep in mind this spot often has crowds, so expect company. The afternoon gets iffy with onshore wind and thunderstorms, so make it a dawn patrol.

Wednesday, July 8th, the swell builds to 7 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, but the wind goes cross-onshore, making it choppy. Wave energy jumps to 2423 and 3128 (strong), but quality takes a hit.

From Thursday, July 9th through Saturday, July 11th, it gets big. Swell hits 10 ft to 13 ft (SSE) with combined energy up to 7674 and 8819 (very strong). The forecast says it’s too big for this break—only for experts if you’re feeling brave. Winds stay onshore, so it’s not pretty.

Sunday, July 12th, the swell drops to 7 ft (SSE) with a shorter 12-second period and cross-onshore wind—marginal at best.

Monday morning, July 13th, is another decent window: glassy wind, 5 ft swell from the SSE, 11-second period, and combined energy of 464 (moderate). "Expect good surf conditions" says it all—clean, small, and fun. The afternoon goes cross-onshore again.

After that, the surf fades. From Tuesday, July 14th onward, it’s mostly small and weak—swell drops to 3 ft to 3 ft, period shortens to 9 or 10 seconds, and the wind stays cross-onshore or onshore with moderate to fresh breezes. Combined energy falls to 168 to 590 (weak to low moderate). A few glassy moments pop up—like Friday morning, July 17th with a 3 ft swell (E, 10 seconds) and Saturday morning, July 18th with a 5 ft swell (ESE, 8 seconds) and cross-shore wind—but overall, quality is poor.

So the standout is Tuesday morning, July 7th—glass and clean lines. Monday morning, July 13th is your backup. After that, it’s a long dry spell through the middle of July until maybe Saturday the 18th, but even then it’s short-period and messy.

Rusty.

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