Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. The Horace Caldwell Pier (beach/pier setup) is the only break in the mix for this 16-day window, and honestly, the surf looks pretty bleak for most of the period.

We kick off on Sunday afternoon, July 5th, with tiny 2ft swell from the SE, a weak period of just 4 seconds, and combined energy at a meager 13. That’s barely a bump, and with SE onshore wind, it’s a flat, choppy mess. There’s no standout option here for days. The stretch from July 5th through July 14th is a long, painful gap of poor to very poor conditions. Swell heights linger between 2ft and 5ft, but the period stays short (4 to 6 seconds), and winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore – moderate to fresh breeze, often choppy or lumpy. Plenty of those days are rated zero for a reason.

Now, I’m gonna point you to the one bright spot, but it’s a conditional one. On Wednesday morning, July 15th, the forecast shows a brief window of glassy conditions – wind from the NNW at just 3 mph – with 5ft SE swell, period still a short 6 seconds, but combined energy up to 157 (moderate). The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and with glassy wind, that’s the best we get. Still, the swell is small and short-period, so it won’t be epic. The water temperature is about 84°F, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year (anomaly of 1°F), so at least it’s comfortable for sitting out there. Expect crowds here sometimes, because it’s the only game in town on that day.

After that, it’s back to poor form from July 16th onward, with onshore winds and lumpy seas. Overall, this region is in a flat spell, and it’s normal for this area to have long runs of no good surf. Forecasts can change, but right now, July 15th morning is your only real look – but don’t get your hopes up too high.

Rusty.

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