Indicators Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Mate, Rusty here again, lookin’ at the same stretch but in feet and Fahrenheit for ya.

We’re in for a quiet start, nothin’ worth paddlin’ for until late July. That’s about ten days of flat or poor conditions, so sit tight.

The first real chance shows up on Monday, July 27th. The morning pushes in a 4ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, a real groundswell, and the energy’s strong at 1491. By the afternoon it bumps to 5ft from the same direction, 19-second period, and energy cranks to 2073. Winds are light offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, so it’ll be glassy. That’s the standout for strong surfers – that size is fine for experienced crews, and the long period gives the waves some proper shape. The break is a point, sheltered, and while the optimum direction is WNW, the SSW is a bit off, but the swell quality makes up for it.

Tuesday the 28th sees the swell back to 4ft from the SSW, period still around 17 seconds, energy at 1548 and 1460. Winds stay light offshore – clean, but a step down from Monday.

Wednesday the 29th drops to 4ft SSW, 16-second period, energy around 1128 to 1247. Still light offshore winds, so it’s alright.

Then on Thursday, July 30th, the swell shifts to NW, 7ft, but the period tanks to 9 seconds – short-period wind swell, with cross-onshore winds. Energy is high at 1835, but the waves will be choppy and messy. That’s more for kite surfing than paddling.

The start of August keeps that same kind of junk: 5ft to 6ft, short period, cross-onshore. Not worth the drive.

Water temp at Indicators is 61°F, which is 4°F warmer than average – that’s pretty unusual, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty.

Best bet is Monday the 27th, especially the afternoon. Tuesday’s also solid, but Monday’s got the juice. After that, it’s a write-off.

Rusty.

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