Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long window ahead, but it’s a slow starter. The first real swell doesn’t show up until Sunday morning, so we’re looking at a few days of hardly anything to get excited about. After that, the energy builds nicely into the following week, with a couple of absolute standouts that will have you calling in sick.

The only spot on the radar is Hemorrhoids, a reef setup. Water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about 1° warmer than usual for this time of year – so nothing dramatic, just a touch of tropical warmth.

Sunday morning kicks things off with a small 3ft SSW swell, period at 13 seconds. The combined energy is weak at 356. Winds are cross-off from the ENE, so it’s rideable but nothing to write home about. The afternoon gets better: a 2ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period, and a nice 6 mph offshore from the east. That’s clean, but it’s tiny. Combined energy is moderate at 402.

Monday through Wednesday stay small – 2ft to 3ft – with moderate winds. The swell direction is right for the break, but the size just isn’t there. A few sessions are clean enough for a longboard, but don’t expect much push.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday, July 24th morning is our first standout. We’ve got a 3ft SW groundswell with a very long 24-second period, and combined energy is strong at 781. Winds are light and cross-off from the NE. The reef at Hemorrhoids will handle that long period beautifully, shaping up some proper lines. It’s not huge, but the quality is there. Crowds are likely, so get there early.

But the real beast arrives on Saturday, July 25th morning. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SW, period still a long 21 seconds, and the combined energy is a very strong 1138. Winds are light and cross-off from the NE. This is the pick of the forecast. The water will be clean, the waves will have real punch for a reef break, and the conditions are just about perfect. This is a day for experienced surfers to get a classic session. Crowds are still a possibility, so be ready.

Saturday afternoon holds up with 3ft, and then Sunday the 26th through Monday the 27th serve up consistent 4ft to 5ft SW swell, with long periods and mostly offshore winds. The energy is strong (over 1000), and the reef is handling it well. Some of these sessions are rated excellent for experienced surfers, especially Monday afternoon when the 5ft swell has a 19-second period and clean offshore breeze.

Tuesday, July 28th morning peaks with 6ft from the SW, 18-second period, and gentle offshore winds from the east. Combined energy is a massive 1810. That’s big for this spot – experienced surfers only. After that, the swell slowly backs off through the rest of the week, but stays fun and clean, with a glassy session on Thursday, July 30th afternoon that’s worth a paddle.

Into the first week of August, the size drops back to 2ft to 3ft, and the winds get stronger. Still some clean windows, but nothing compared to that last week of July.

Bottom line: The absolute best on offer is Saturday, July 25th morning at Hemorrhoids. That’s your standout. The whole weekend from the 25th to the 28th is solid, but Saturday morning is the jewel. Get on it.

Rusty.

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