La Jolla Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for La Jolla Cove over the next couple of weeks. To be honest, the start of this run is a bit of a bummer. Sunday the 5th and Monday the 6th are basically flat with tiny, choppy slop – the combined wave energy is only sitting at 6 to 46 (weak), and the wind is all wrong. We’ve got a real dry spell until we finally see something worthwhile.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Thursday morning, July 9th. It’s not going to be huge, with swell running about 5ft from the WNW, but the period stretches out to a decent 9 seconds, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the SSW. That clean wind will clean things right up, with the combined energy hitting 287 (moderate). This is the first time we can actually talk about *good* surf conditions. It’s a reef and point set-up here, which will handle that long-period energy nicely and provide some shape. Water temp is feeling pretty average for this time of year, no wild anomalies to report.

Keep an eye on Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. The swell direction shifts to a rare SW, and while the height is a measly 2ft, the period jumps to a massive 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy climbs to 277 (moderate) and the wind is light cross-off from the SSW, meaning clean lines. This won't be for the crowds, which are *sometimes* around, and it’s for the patient surfer on a log or a longboard, but the quality of that pulse is special. This break is inconsistent, so this is a very notable little window.

The real standout, though, is looking like Friday morning, July 17th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re seeing 4ft of swell with a solid 8-second period from the WNW, and the combined wave energy is pumping at a strong 535. More importantly, a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW will create clean, peeling faces. The optimum swell direction for this break is NW, and while this is WNW, it’s close enough to work beautifully, offering peaky, rideable waves for intermediate to advanced surfers. Friday afternoon also looks good with 334 energy, but the morning session has the edge.

After that, the weekend of the 18th and 19th get messy. A huge 18-second south swell hits, but the height is only 3ft and the wind cranks up from the S at 15 mph. The energy numbers are massive (660-673), but those are wind-driven and the conditions will be marginal. For the last few days, it trails off into small, weak surf again.

So, to keep it simple: don't bother this week until Thursday the 9th for a fun little clean-up session. For the best chance at something special, aim for Friday morning, July 17th. It’s the pick of the run.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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