Guarita Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks at Guarita. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few windows to get excited about.

The overall pattern starts with a small, clean session, then builds into a more substantial swell towards the end of the week. There’s a standout period on Thursday and Friday, July 23rd and 24th, that’s worth circling on the calendar. The water temp is sitting at 18°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The first real call is for Wednesday morning, July 22nd. It’s not going to blow your mind, but you’ll find clean, surfable waves at 3 ft from the ENE. The wind is a light cross-off at 3 mph, and the combined energy is moderate at 147 – it’s worth a paddle if you’re keen. The afternoon turns to junk with rain and cross-shore wind, so make it a morning mission.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday morning, July 23rd, the swell jumps to 7 ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell. The energy rockets up to 1296 (strong), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SW at 9 mph. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. However, at 7 ft, this is getting into expert-only territory for Guarita’s reef setup. The wind is holding clean, so if you’ve got the skills, this is your session.

Friday morning, July 24th, is the next best option. Swell drops a touch to 6 ft from the SE, still with a 9-second period and moderate energy (614). The wind is a light cross-off from the N at 6 mph, keeping it clean. A solid morning for advanced surfers. The afternoon turns onshore and choppy, so get out early.

Saturday morning, July 25th, sees the swell back down to 5 ft from the ESE. The energy is still moderate (404), and the wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean. Good for a session, but not as punchy as the previous days.

There’s a gap of smaller, weaker surf from Sunday, July 26th, through to the end of the month. The swell drops to 2 ft-4 ft, and the energy stays low to moderate (72-348). The winds are a mix of glassy and cross-off, so if you’re desperate, there are some clean, tiny waves, but it’s not worth the drive.

Monday morning, July 27th, is a special mention for the glassy conditions. The swell is small at 3 ft, but with zero wind, it’s a serene, clean paddle. The energy is moderate (260), so you’ll get a few fun ones if you’re on a log.

Looking into the first week of August, there’s another pulse. Monday afternoon, August 3rd, sees the swell back to 5 ft from the ESE, with a 9-second period and strong energy (425). The wind goes glassy, making for a clean, fun session. Tuesday afternoon, August 4th, is also glassy, with 5 ft from the ESE and a 10-second period (396). That’s a long-period groundswell, which will wrap nicely into the reef, giving you some good shape. This is another promising window, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Thursday morning, August 6th, you get a glassy morning with 4 ft from the ENE. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker and less organized, but the glassy wind makes it rideable.

Overall, the clear winner is Thursday morning, July 23rd for the biggest, cleanest swell. The Monday and Tuesday afternoons in early August are the other promising, but less certain, standouts. Winds are generally light, so when the swell shows up, it’s worth looking.

Rusty, signing off.

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