Houghton Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Gather 'round, crew. Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks at Houghton Bay. It’s a mixed bag, with a bit of a quiet start, some solid sessions to look forward to, and a couple of big, gnarly swells that’ll only be for the brave. Let’s get into it.

The first real action is Monday morning the 14th. We’re looking at a clean, 6ft south swell rolling in with a solid 12-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the north, so it’s going to be glassy perfection out there. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus. The combined energy is moderate at (911), so there’s some proper push behind it. This is the standout of the early week, a true gem.

That same day, Monday afternoon, stays good with a 5ft south swell and clean conditions, though the wind shifts slightly to the north-northwest. It’s still a great option if you can’t get out in the morning.

Tuesday the 15th sees the swell drop off significantly, down to 3ft with a moderate offshore breeze. It’s surfable for a cruiser, but nothing to write home about. Wednesday the 16th is a write-off – the swell is tiny, and the wind is howling.

We’ve got a bit of a lull for a few days, but things start to look interesting again on Saturday the 19th. The morning shows a clean 3ft south-southwest swell with a long 14-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (468), and while the waves will have good shape, this spot is inconsistent, so patience will be key.

Sunday the 20th is a beauty. A gentle offshore breeze from the north-northwest, almost glassy in the afternoon, and a clean 3ft south-southwest swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate (270), making it a lovely, mellow session for intermediate surfers.

Now, hold onto your boards. The real fireworks start on Tuesday the 22nd. It’s glassy, dead calm, and a solid 10ft south-southwest swell rolls in. The period is short at 7 seconds, which means it’ll be a bit crumbly, and with that size, it’s definitely for experienced surfers only. The combined energy is moderate (945). This is a huge pulse of energy, but it’s a messy one. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Wednesday the 23rd is for the experts only. We’re talking a massive 15ft south-southwest swell with a 10-second period and a cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is through the roof at (4432), but it’s big, raw, and challenging. The afternoon stays big with 12ft waves. This is heavy water.

Thursday the 24th continues the big-swell trend, with 8ft to 10ft south-southeast swells and strong offshore winds. The energy is very strong (2510-2651), but those winds are going to make paddling out a real battle. Only for the strongest and most experienced.

We finally get a reprieve on Friday the 25th afternoon. The wind goes light and offshore from the north-northwest, and we’ve got a clean 5ft south-southeast swell with a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (526), and it’s a proper, fun-sized wave. This is a great option for a solid session.

The final week looks more unsettled. Sunday the 27th afternoon has a big 10ft southeast swell with a 10-second period and strong offshore wind, but it’s going to be a struggle to get out. The combined energy is very strong at (2528). The 28th and 29th are similar – big swells but with challenging winds. It’s not the best for a casual paddle.

So, to wrap it up: the pick of the fortnight is Monday morning the 14th for clean, fun waves, and then Sunday the 20th for a mellower, glassy session. The big swells around the 22nd-24th are a spectacle, but only for the hardcore crew. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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