Indicator Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for this spot. It’s a reef and point setup, fairly exposed to the swell, and it likes it from the NW. We’re looking at a pretty quiet run overall, so don’t expect much for a while.

The forecast kicks off with a real dud. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th are just about flat, with tiny 1 ft to 1 ft of weak, long-period swell and wind that’s all wrong. Not worth getting wet. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy there.

Thursday the 16th morning shows a little pulse. We’ve got a 1 ft SW swell, but what makes it interesting is the SE offshore wind. That’s clean, and the combined energy is moderate at 175. It’s small, but if you’re desperate for a log, you might find a couple. The afternoon picks up to 2 ft from the W, but the period drops to a short 10 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, though still clean with light cross-off winds.

Friday the 17th is a write-off in the morning despite offshore winds – the swell energy is weak (87) and the height is only 1 ft. The afternoon is clean but still tiny.

Now, Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th bring the best of a very average run. We’re looking at 2 ft SW swells with a nice 17-18 second period, which is a proper groundswell. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 230 on Saturday morning and 237 on Sunday morning. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. For a reef and point, that long period will wrap in nicely, offering some proper shape. This is your best bet, but keep it in perspective – it’s still small. Crowds are possible here, so you might have company.

Monday the 20th is more of the same, 2 ft and clean in the morning. The swell energy is still moderate at 198. After that, it drops off a cliff. From Tuesday the 21st all the way through to the end of the month, we’re looking at a massive gap of tiny, weak, or non-existent swell. The energy values are mostly in the single or double digits, and the wind is trash. There’s a blip on Monday the 27th, with a 3 ft SW swell and a strong energy reading of 468, but the wind is cross-shore and the conditions are marginal. The period is 18 seconds, which is long, but that cross-shore wind will mess it up. It’s a looker, but not a sure thing.

If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger winds on the 27th with that bigger swell and a beach setup might be more interesting than trying to paddle. For the rest of us, the standout is Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th mornings. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Rusty.

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