Horse Trails Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about Horse Trails. We've got a solid run of SW groundswell heading our way, but it's not all smooth sailing. The wind is going to be the main character in this story, so we need to pick our moments.

The first real window kicks off on Saturday the 12th. The morning is looking clean with a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the SE. We've got a solid 6 ft of SW swell, with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 1831. It's not the biggest, but the clean conditions will make it rideable. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 8 ft with a very long 17-second period from the SW, and the energy jumps to 3633. Still clean with that cross-offshore wind, but that longer period might make it a bit straight at the sandbar. It's a good day, but keep an eye on the tide.

Now, get this: Sunday the 13th morning is the standout. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph from the ENE. We're talking 6 ft of SW groundswell at 14 seconds, and 1269 for wave energy. That's as clean as it gets. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions," and I'm feeling it. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore wind, so make the most of that morning glass.

After that, we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 14th morning is a write-off with a strong cross-shore wind, but the afternoon throws a curveball. A big 12 ft NW windswell shows up with a short 9-second period, and it's clean with a cross-offshore wind. The energy is 1806. That's a lot of water moving around, and with that size, it's going to be for experts only. The same goes for the 12 ft SW swell on Wednesday the 16th, which is also too big for this break.

We then get a few more days of moderate, lumpy conditions before a small window opens on the 17th. Thursday morning has a light cross-shore breeze and 6 ft of SW swell at 12 seconds. It's surfable, but nothing special.

The next real highlight is Friday the 18th morning. Clear skies, a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE, and 4 ft of SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The energy is 1311. It's smaller, but it's clean and should offer some fun, lined-up waves. The "very good surf conditions" tag is back, so it's worth a look.

The rest of the forecast gets a bit boisterous again. We see more swell in the 7 ft to 10 ft range, with cross-shore winds and chop. The period drops, and the energy stays high. For the most part, it's a battle.

Tuesday the 22nd afternoon brings a nice surprise. The wind goes offshore from the E at 15 mph, with a clean 3 ft S swell. It's small, but offshore and clean is always a winner. The energy is weak at 389, but it's a good option for a small-wave board.

The end of the run on the 23rd and 24th is a mix of tiny, weak swells and iffy wind. The 25th sees a small 5 ft SW swell but with a cross-onshore breeze, so it's a bit of a fizzle.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best bet is Sunday the 13th morning. Get on it for that glassy, clean SW groundswell. If you miss that, Friday the 18th morning is your next best shot for some clean, fun waves. The rest is a waiting game or for the big-wave crew on the bigger days.

Rusty.

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