Hemorrhoids Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

We’re staring at a long run of small, clean conditions, but honestly, it’s a stretch of mostly so-so surf. The real standout is going to be a window that opens up next week. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real hint of anything worth paddling for is on Sunday, August 2nd, in the afternoon. We got a little SW swell at 2ft, but the period jumps to 15 seconds, which is proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (263), and with a light SE breeze, it’s going to be glassy. Early the next morning, Monday, August 3rd, is also looking tidy with a 3ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a light NNE wind. That’s about as good as it gets for a few days, but the swell is small, so it’s a log or a fish session.

After that, we go through a real flat spell. Tuesday through Thursday of the first week are tiny, with crummy conditions and weak energy readings (163 down to 106). The wind is messy, and honestly, it’s not worth the hike.

Now, the real one to watch – and I’m saying this with a bit of long-range caution – is the Friday, August 7th through Saturday, August 8th window. The swell bumps up to 3ft on Friday afternoon, but the period is a massive 18 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 492 (moderate to strong). The wind is offshore from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. Saturday morning looks even better on paper: 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a solid 556 energy reading. The wind is offshore again. This is the best stretch on offer, but it’s still a small swell, and that long period might make it a bit fat and straight at the beach, so it’ll be better if you can find a point or a reef. The crowds are likely, so get in early.

After that, we’re back to a long, flat grind. From Sunday, August 9th, right through to the end of the forecast on Saturday, August 15th, the swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is mostly cross-off or offshore, but the combined energy is weak to moderate (179 to 427). The period is a mixed bag but mostly in the 13-18 second range. It’s clean, but it’s small and inconsistent. Nothing to get stoked about.

So, the bottom line: the best bet is the Friday afternoon through Saturday of the 7th and 8th of August. It’s not a big swell, but the quality of the swell and the offshore wind should make for some fun, clean lines. The rest of the window is a flat spell with a few clean, small windows for the longboard.

Rusty.

Read more