Horse Trails Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Horse Trails has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. Wednesday afternoon kicks off with a bit of messy, cross-onshore wind and a 6ft south-west swell, but it’s not really doing us any favours. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – a solid 3° chillier than average, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

The real story starts to turn Thursday morning, July 30th. That’s when we see a clean little window. The wind goes light and cross-offshore from the east, and that 5ft south-west swell cleans right up. The combined energy is moderate, sitting at 805, but with a period of 13 seconds, it’s got some proper groundswell punch. It’s a sandbar setup, and it’s fairly consistent, so this is the one to aim for if you can get out there. The waves will be a bit too much for beginners at that size, but for intermediates, it’s a solid, clean morning.

Friday, July 31st, stays clean in the morning with a lighter 4ft south-west swell, but the energy drops off. Saturday and Sunday, August 1st and 2nd, are both glassy and clean in the mornings, with that same 4ft swell size. The wind is light and offshore or glassy, which is a major positive. The energy is still moderate, but the quality is there for a fun, small wave session. Crowds are possible at this spot, so don’t expect to have it all to yourself.

Then we hit a bit of a lull from Monday, August 3rd. The swell drops, the wind gets messy, and the scores drop off. It’s a few days of marginal conditions.

Hold onto your board, because things go absolutely mental starting Wednesday, August 5th. The swell pumps up to 12ft from the west-south-west, with a long 14-second period and a massive energy reading of 4798. That’s not for the faint of heart. This is expert-only territory, and it’s way too big for beginners. It stays huge and powerful through the 9th, with 13ft to 15ft sets and energy readings climbing into the 7000s. The wind is often cross or cross-off, but the size makes it a serious challenge. A beach-and-reef setup like this in that kind of size might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of us.

The swell starts to back off a little around August 10th, but we’re still looking at 10ft sets with a slightly shorter period. The wind stays clean, but the size is still only for the brave and the experienced. By August 11th, the afternoon drops to a more manageable 8ft, but it’s still a heavy day.

Honestly, for the best all-rounder, you’ve got to go with Thursday morning, July 30th. The 5ft south-west swell, that clean cross-offshore wind, and the 13-second period make for a proper, quality session. The other standout is Saturday morning, August 1st: glassy conditions, 4ft, and clean long-period swell. It’s smaller, but it’s beautiful.

The long-range stuff from August 5th onward is promising in terms of raw power, but it’s less certain and strictly for experts only. Keep an eye on it, but don’t plan your life around it.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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