Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get straight into it. The name’s Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tricky one. The first few days are a write-off for anyone wanting a safe, fun paddle. We’ve got a big, powerful swell rolling in, but it’s just too much for this spot. Thursday the 9th through Saturday the 11th, we’re seeing solid 10 ft to 12 ft sou’-sou’-east swell, with a very long period of 15 to 17 seconds. That’s a lot of water moving – the combined energy is massive (4474 to 7755). The wind is offshore or light, but the wave comment tells us straight up: it’s too big for this break. This is serious, heavy stuff. Only for absolute experts, and even then, it’s a question of whether it’s any fun. The water is sitting at 79°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 3° off, so you’ll feel that slight chill.

We do get a bit of a breather on Sunday the 12th. The swell drops to 7 ft to 7 ft, with a period of 13 seconds, but the energy is still moderate (1254 to 1637). The wind is cross or onshore, and the conditions are described as marginal. It’s a maybe, but not a standout.

Now, Monday the 13th looks interesting. The swell is down to 5 ft from the SSE, with an 11-second period. The combined energy is 536, which is moderate. The morning has a light cross-offshore wind, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the best we’ve seen. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but the SSE direction is off the optimum SE for this break, so it might not be as lined up as it could be. Still, this is probably your best bet in the first week for a proper session.

The rest of that week into the weekend is small. Tuesday the 14th morning is glassy with 3 ft from the S, but it’s tiny. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are even smaller, with 2 ft to 3 ft. The energy is weak (111 to 196). It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s ordinary.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th, the swell is just 2 ft to 2 ft. The energy is very low (71 to 137). The wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the conditions are poor. There’s nothing to recommend here. That’s a gap of about three days with no real surf.

We get a little spike on Monday the 20th, with 6 ft to 8 ft swell from the east, but the period is short (7 to 9 seconds), and the wind is messy. The combined energy for the afternoon is 1312, but the conditions are still “poor.” Not worth it.

Now, hold on to your board, because Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd bring a whole new beast. We’re looking at a massive 13 ft to 16 ft easterly swell, with a long period of 10 to 12 seconds. The energy is off the charts – 4121 to 9258. Tuesday morning is glassy, but the wave comment says it’s too big for the break. This is a serious, dangerous swell. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a gamble. The wind is light or cross-onshore on the afternoon, so it’ll be chunky and powerful.

Finally, looking way out to Thursday the 24th of July, we see something promising. The swell drops to a manageable 6 ft from the SSE, with an 11-second period. The energy is 819, which is moderate. The morning is glassy – no wind – and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a long-range call, so it’s a bit less certain, but it’s the only real standout in the second week. It’s the best-looking, most user-friendly day in the whole 16-day window.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is either too big or too small, with Monday the 13th being the one bright spot. Then a long flat spell. The massive swells on the 21st and 22nd are for experts only. The real best bet, the one to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Thursday the 24th of July. That’s your window. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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