Johanna Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead. The first surf worth paddling out for is Friday the 4th. The week starts with a massive pulse of energy that’s just too unruly for a good session, but by Friday morning, things clean up nicely.

The standout is Johanna. It’s a very consistent, exposed beach and point setup that likes a south swell, and that’s exactly what we’ve got coming. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about standard for this time of year, no major surprises there.

Friday morning the 4th, the swell is a solid 18 ft from the WSW, with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW, making for clean conditions. The combined energy is massive, at 13422, so you’ll feel the power. This is a big-wave day for experienced surfers only. The period is so long that the point at Johanna should handle it well, but it might be a bit too straight for the beach section. Crowds are often here, so expect some company.

The afternoon holds up similarly, with a 16 ft SW swell, still 16 seconds, and still clean. Best on offer for the experienced crew.

Saturday the 5th sees the wind pick up and the quality drops. We’ve got rain showers and a strong cross-shore, so it’s going to be lumpy. Not worth it.

Sunday the 6th is smaller, around 12 ft, but the wind is still messy. It’s a bit of a write-off.

Monday the 7th is a no-go with onshore winds and a short, weak period.

Tuesday the 8th brings a very long 18-second period from the SW, but the swell is only 7 ft, and the wind is light cross-shore. The energy is moderate at 4806. It’s a picky day, but the glassy windows might offer a clean wave if you’re patient.

Wednesday the 9th is another huge day. The swell is 20 ft from the SW, with a 19-second period, and the combined energy is a staggering 38672. The wind is clean onshore, but the size is too big for this break, even for the experts. It’s a massive, dangerous ocean.

Thursday the 10th is still very big, around 16 ft to 20 ft, with a moderate cross-onshore. Still too heavy for most.

Friday the 11th is smaller, around 10 ft to 12 ft, but the wind is light and mostly clean. It’s okay.

Now, for the real hidden gem. Saturday the 12th. The morning is magic. The swell is 12 ft from the SW, with a 15-second period, and the wind is glassy from the NE. Combined energy is 4751. That’s a clean, lined-up groundswell with no wind. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is still clean, with a light cross-offshore. If you want a session that feels pure, this is it.

Sunday the 13th is smaller, around 7 ft, but the wind is strong and cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Not big, but fun.

The second week gets a bit quieter. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are small, with the wind variable. The best of the lot is Tuesday afternoon the 15th, with a 8 ft WSW swell, a 14-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NNE. That’s clean and small, with a combined energy of 2414. A nice, mellow session.

Wednesday the 16th has a bit of a bump in size to 12 ft, but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy.

Thursday the 17th is another huge pulse, with a 18 ft SW swell and a 17-second period, but the wind is a screaming onshore at 28 mph. That’s a hard no.

The last day, Friday the 18th, is around 10 ft to 12 ft, with onshore winds. It’s a fade-out.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Friday the 4th for the big, clean groundswell, and Saturday the 12th for the glassy, clean conditions on a solid swell. The 9th and 10th are just too big to be surfable.

Rusty.

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