Houghton Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's shaping up for our patch. We've got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so let's get into it straight away.

First up, Houghton Bay. The week kicks off with a bit of a flat spell, no surf worth paddling out for early on. But hang tight, things are looking up.

The first real window of opportunity opens up on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning is the standout here. We're looking at a 7ft swell rolling in from the south, with a good 11-second period. It's got some moderate energy behind it (1287) but what really sells it is the northerly offshore wind. That's going to keep the face clean and lined up. It's still big enough to be a handful for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is your session. The afternoon wind swings northerly as well, but the swell drops to 4ft and it becomes a bit more marginal, though still rideable.

Moving into Monday, August 3rd, the morning is a bit smaller at 3ft from the SSE, but the wind is glassy with a slight cross-off. The afternoon picks up to 4ft from the SSW, and a clean north offshore wind should give you some fun, lined-up walls. Not huge, but clean.

After that, things get sloppy again. A big, messy south swell rolls in on Tuesday the 4th, with strong energy (over 4000) but onshore winds ruin it. That pattern sticks around for a few days. It's not until Friday, August 7th that we see another shot. The afternoon brings a 5ft south groundswell with a very long 17-second period. There's good energy there (1335) and a fresh north offshore. That long period means it could be a bit straight at times, but if you're out on a point or reef, you'll get some freight trains.

Saturday, August 8th is worth a look in the morning too. A 8ft SSW swell with strong energy (1612) and a fresh north offshore wind. That's expert territory at that size, especially on the beach, but if the banks are good, you could score. The afternoon fades a bit.

After that, the last week of the forecast is pretty uninspiring. We get windy conditions, dropping swell, and periods that are short and weak. The water temp is sitting around 55°, which is a touch above your average for this time of year, so the wetsuit might feel a *little* less brutal.

For the best waves on offer, go for Sunday, August 2nd morning and Friday, August 7th afternoon. The Sunday has the better quality for the average surfer, while the Friday is one for the experienced crew chasing the long-period groundswell. Take your pick.

Rusty.

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