Lake Ferry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf’s up… or it’s gonna be, eventually. Let’s get into it.

First up, the water’s sitting at 52°F, which is a touch cooler than normal for this time of year. Not crazy, but you’ll feel it. Full wetsuit, hood, boots, the works.

Right now, we’re looking at a lull. The next few days are pretty slim pickings. Wednesday afternoon kicks things off with an 12ft southerly swell, but it’s got too much juice for Lake Ferry. That’s a miss. Thursday and Friday morning are more of the same story – waves are there, but the conditions are marginal. The wind is just messy enough to keep things from being clean.

Then, Friday morning (August 7th) is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a 6ft south swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is offshore. That’s the combo we’re after. It won’t be perfect, but it’s the first real window. There’s a moderate amount of energy, and for a spot like Lake Ferry, this is about as good as it gets. The swell direction is right, and that offshore wind will make it worth the paddle out.

After that, things fade out again. The weekend is pretty flat and messy, and the start of next week is looking weak. There’s a couple of days there with almost nothing on offer. Don’t get too excited about the 14th or 15th – it’s small and the wind is onshore, making it a bit of a mess. The 15th and 16th have some size, but it’s all windblown and poor.

Now, here’s the standout. Further out, on Tuesday the 18th, the swell is back with a vengeance. We’re looking at an 12ft southerly swell with a 13-second period. That’s a lot of water, and honestly, it’s too big for this break. It’s only for the experts, and even then, it’s a handful. The energy is strong, and the swell is right, but this spot is going to be a washing machine. It’s a no-go for most of us.

The real gem is the morning after, on Wednesday the 19th. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the south, still with good period, and the wind is offshore and light. That’s the one. Early morning, glassy conditions, clean lines. That’s the day you want to be out there. It’s still a beefy wave, but it’s the best of the whole run.

So, in a nutshell: the next week is mostly about waiting. Friday morning is a small window, but the big one to circle on the calendar is Wednesday the 19th. It’s a long way off, so don’t book the day off yet, but it’s looking promising.

Rusty.

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