Laguna Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a real slow start. For the first four or five days, the surf is pretty much flat or just tiny, and the wind’s not helping. We’ve got some moderate cross-onshore breezes kicking things around, making it choppy and messy. It’s one of those periods where you’re better off leaving the board in the car.

The first real glimmer of hope comes around Tuesday 7th July. The swell picks up a notch to around 3ft, coming from the SSW. That’s a long-period groundswell, 18 seconds, which means those waves are packing some energy. The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 67°, so that’s a nice bonus. The wind is light, but it’s still cross-on, so it’s not perfect. The combined energy is moderate at 651, so there’s some push there. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.

The best chance for a decent session, though, looks like Wednesday 15th July. The swell is tiny, only 1ft, but it’s a long-period 17-second groundswell from the SW. The key here is the wind. It goes glassy, completely calm. That’s a major positive. The waves will be clean, with no wind chop. The combined energy is weak at 160, so it’s not a big day, but for a small, clean wave, it’s the standout. The crowd factor at Laguna Beach can be an issue, so expect some company.

Looking further out, Thursday 16th July and Friday 17th July see the swell drop even more, down to 1ft. The wind is light and onshore, but the swell is weak and small. Not much to get excited about there.

Overall, the pick of the bunch is that glassy Wednesday 15th. It’s not going to be big, but it’ll be clean. The Tuesday 7th has a bit more size but choppier conditions. We’ve got a long wait for the first proper wave, but it’s not a total blank.

Rusty.

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