Johanna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Johanna in feet and all that. It’s a beach and point break, exposed to south swells, and it’s very consistent – so there’s almost always somethin’ to surf. Water temp is about 59°F, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year, maybe a degree or so above normal.

Friday afternoon (3 July) is a beast: 21-foot swell from the WSW, with a 35 mph cross-on wind. The energy is massive at 17780, but it’s lumpy, blown-out, and too big for anyone but the crazy crew. Sit it out.

Saturday (4 July) drops to 13-foot from the SW, but the wind is still cross-on at 12 mph, makin’ it choppy. Energy is still strong at 5131, but the quality is poor. Saturday afternoon has the wind turnin’ onshore – still no good.

Sunday morning (5 July) brings 16-foot SW swell with a 17-second period – long period groundswell – and a cross-shore wind from the ESE at 12 mph. Cross-chop, energy at 13319. The long period might make the point a bit straight, but Sunday afternoon cleans up: wind drops to 9 mph from the east, cross-off, swell at 15-foot, 16-second period. Energy at 9522, and it’s described as clean. That’s a standout. Crowds are often here, so you’ll have company.

Monday (6 July) is the real gem. Morning has 8-foot SW swell, 14-second period, light north wind at 6 mph cross-off, clean. Energy is 2862. Afternoon goes glassy – 3 mph from the NE, flat calm, 7-foot SW swell. This is about as good as it gets. Not for beginners – over 5-foot.

Tuesday (7 July) morning is glassy again with 7-foot swell and a 16-second period. Afternoon the wind goes onshore, gettin’ messy.

Wednesday (8 July) has a 10-foot SW swell with an 18-second period – very long period. Wind is cross-on from the SE at 9 mph in the morning, lightenin’ to 6 mph in the afternoon. Energy around 7000. Decent.

Thursday (9 July) through Friday (10 July) keeps the swell between 7 and 8 feet from the SW, with light cross-off/offshore winds and clean conditions. Energy in the 2000–2600 range. Fun, solid days.

Saturday (11 July) drops to 6-foot and 5-foot from the WSW/SW, with moderate NW winds cross-off. Energy down to 896 – weak but clean.

Sunday (12 July) picks up again: morning 8-foot, afternoon 11-foot from the WSW with a 17-second period, and a 12–15 mph NNW cross-off wind. Energy jumps to 6879, clean – another standout.

Monday (13 July) – back to the big stuff: 23-foot from the SW, 13-second period, with a 15 mph cross-on wind. Energy at 17217. Too big for most.

From Tuesday (14 July) to Friday (17 July) it’s all onshore or cross-on winds, swell between 7 and 10 feet. Rain, lumpy, choppy. About four days of poor surf.

Saturday (18 July) finishes with 8-foot SW, but onshore wind and rain – marginal.

Best bets: Monday afternoon (6 July) glassy and clean, and Sunday afternoon (12 July) clean with a solid 11-foot swell. Long-range Sunday is promising but not locked in. Crowds are often at Johanna, so be ready to share the waves.

Rusty

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