Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in.

Look, I wish I had better news, but over the next 16 days, we are looking at a pretty flat and choppy stretch. The forecast for the area is consistently poor, with the guidance pointing to a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot that needs a NW offshore wind and a swell from the SE. The problem is, the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is weak and short-period.

So here’s the reality: For the entire period from Monday, July 6th, right through to Tuesday, July 21st, there is simply nothing worth paddling out for. The first few days are flat out hopeless with swells of 2ft to 3ft, a short period of just 4 to 5 seconds, and onshore winds. The wave energy barely cracks double digits, classifying it as weak.

We do see a slight bump in swell height toward the weekend of July 11th and 12th, with waves pushing 4ft to 5ft. The combined swell energy climbs into the moderate range, but it's still coming from the ESE or SE with a short, weak period of only 6 seconds. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and blown out. The wave comments all read "poor surf conditions". It’s not rideable.

Even into the second week, nothing changes. From July 13th to July 21st, the swell hovers around 3ft to 4ft with that same short period, and the wind never truly cleans up. The energy dips up and down, but it's never paired with the right wind. A quick look at the end of the period, Tuesday, July 21st afternoon, shows a tiny blip of 5ft swell, but it's still onshore and short period.

There's no standout session here. For the entire 16-day run, there is no quality surf on offer. The best I could say is that a few of these days, like the 11th and the 21st, might have enough energy for a kite surfer to have some fun in the chop, but for a surfer, it's a total washout. Stick to the pool. Forecasts can change, but this one looks locked in.

- Rusty

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