Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got some swell, sure, but it’s mostly blown out or super marginal. The best bet in the near term is to wait for Monday morning, the 7th, when the wind goes glassy. That’s our first real window for a paddle. The swell is small, just 2ft from the SSW, and the combined energy is weak (229), so don’t expect much push. But it’ll be clean, and sometimes that’s enough to get a few fun ones.

The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so the wetsuit thickness you’ve been using is fine.

Now, the real standout in this whole period is Wednesday afternoon, the 9th. It’s just a short window, but it’s the best on offer. We get glassy conditions with a 2ft SSW swell running on a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, with the combined energy reading a solid moderate (503). Those long-period lines will wrap in nicely, but remember, that kind of period can make a beach break a bit too straight. For a point or reef, this is money. It’s a clean, glassy session with a bit of grunt behind it.

Thursday morning, the 10th, is also looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The swell picks up a touch to 3ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period and good energy (722). It’s another solid option for a clean wave.

Be careful with Thursday afternoon, the 10th. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW, but it’s a shorter period of 10 seconds. The combined energy goes through the roof (2931), but the wind is onshore, and conditions are questionable. That’s a big, chunky, windy mess—only for the experienced crew, and even then, it’s a gamble.

Looking further out, Friday morning, the 18th, is a promising one. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions with a 6ft WNW swell. That’s a solid size, with moderate energy (663). The wind is light and glassy, which is a massive plus. The swell direction (WNW) is a good match for the point’s optimum (WNW), so it should set up nicely. This one is a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it—it’s got real potential.

Between the 9th and the 18th, there’s a long stretch of small, weak, or poorly wind-affected surf. Don’t expect much action during that middle week.

A couple of notes: the break is a point break, fairly consistent, and it can get crowded often, so you’ll have company on the good days. It’s an advanced wave, so if you’re just starting out, the 8ft day on the 10th is way too big for you.

That’s the long and short of it. Get out on the 9th or the 18th if you can, and don’t waste your time on the choppy garbage in between.

Rusty.

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