Golfcourse Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s look at what we’ve got lined up for Golfcourse. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, exposed to swell from the southeast. Water temp is sitting at 79°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – not a huge shock, but you’ll notice it’s a touch cooler than you might expect.

The start of the week is a bit of a washout. Monday the 6th has some tiny 1ft swell from the east-southeast with a crazy long 18 second period, but it’s weak – only 148 units of combined energy – and it’s blown out by a moderate westerly. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 7th morning looks like the first real highlight. We’ve got clean 4ft swell from the east-southeast, a solid 14 second period, and glassy conditions with barely a breath of wind. The combined energy jumps to 540 – moderate, but the quality is there. This is the best on offer in the near term. Afternoon gets messy with onshore wind and a risk of storms, so get it early.

Wednesday the 8th sees the swell push up to 8ft from the southeast, 18 second period, and combined energy screaming into 3534 – that’s strong. But the wind is cross-onshore and it’s on the bigger side for beginners. By Wednesday afternoon it’s 8ft and onshore – getting chunky and bumpy. For experienced surfers it could be interesting, but the conditions aren’t clean.

Thursday the 9th through Friday the 10th gets even bigger. Swell hits 10ft to 12ft from south-southeast, with combined energy over 6800. That’s serious power, but it’s too big for Golfcourse. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the forecast says it’s too much for this break. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th start to ease back. Saturday still has 8ft to 10ft with 15-16 second periods, but winds stay onshore or cross-onshore. Combined energy is still over 3400. Still pretty wild and messy. Sunday drops to 6ft to 6ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore and it’s choppy. Not great.

Monday the 13th is poor – 4ft to 5ft swell, short period dropping to 10 seconds, cross-onshore wind, combined energy under 500. Not worth it.

Tuesday the 14th morning brings another spike – 10ft from east-southeast, glassy conditions, but again the forecast says it’s too big for this spot. Combined energy is 2115 – moderate to strong. Afternoon gets even bigger at 13ft with onshore wind. This is expert-only territory, and even then the wind ruins it.

Wednesday the 15th is still massive – 12ft from the east, short 9 second period, glassy in the morning but cross-onshore in the afternoon. Too big and too short period for good shape here. Combined energy over 2000.

Thursday the 16th drops to 7ft from the east, period still short at 9 seconds, with cross-shore wind. Marginal at best. Combined energy 861 – moderate but sloppy.

Friday the 17th morning is a nice surprise. 5ft from the east, 8 second period, glassy conditions. Combined energy is 453 – weak but clean. This is a good, manageable size for beginners and the conditions are glassy. Afternoon stays clean with cross-offshore wind. This is the second true standout after Tuesday the 7th morning.

Saturday the 18th morning has 6ft from the east, glassy, combined energy 886 – moderate. Very good conditions. But afternoon gets cross-onshore and messy.

Sunday the 19th is another glassy morning with 7ft from the east, 9 second period, combined energy 631. Clean and surfable. Afternoon turns cross-onshore again.

Monday the 20th morning is excellent for experienced surfers – 7ft from the east, glassy, combined energy 1379 – strong and clean. This is a standout session if you’ve got the skills. Afternoon gets onshore and messy.

Tuesday the 21st falls apart with strong cross-onshore winds up to 19 mph and lumpy conditions. Combined energy around 800 but the wind kills it. Poor surf.

So, the best on offer: Tuesday the 7th morning for clean, glassy 4ft fun, and Monday the 20th morning for bigger, glassy 7ft for those with experience. Friday the 17th morning is also a solid, clean option for beginners.

Rusty

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