Lake Ferry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Lake Ferry.

The start of this forecast is a total washout. For days we’re looking at poor surf with onshore winds and choppy, lumpy conditions. The water’s at 51°, which is a bit cooler than usual. There’s a window of real hope at the very end, but the middle section goes flat. It’s a tale of two weeks.

The big moment is Sunday, July 19th. We’re talking a massive 18ft to 20ft swell out of the south with glassy conditions and light easterly breezes. The combined energy pouring in is enormous – hitting 9971 in the morning. But this is no joke. Anything over 8ft is expert territory, and this is way over. The period is long (11-12 seconds), meaning powerful groundswell, but on a sandbar setup like Lake Ferry, it’ll be heavy and might close out. The wind is glass though, so if you’re a pro with a death wish, it could be all-time.

After that monster, things get more sensible. Monday, July 20th is the pick for experienced surfers who want power without the danger. You’ve got a 5ft swell from the south-east and south, a period of 10-11 seconds for good shape, and the combined wave energy is strong at 1288. Best part? Glassy conditions again with almost no wind. Clean, punchy, and very surfable for the skilled crew.

Before that, there’s a long quiet stretch. After the early mess, we get Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th with the swell dropping to under 3ft. It’s glassy and clean, with light offshore winds on Sunday, but the energy is weak (210-356). You could grab a few fun ones on a longboard, but it’s nothing special. Then the swell dies completely by mid-week, with energy dropping to 29-49. That’s a few days of near nothing.

Bottom line: the first week is mostly blown out. The second week brings a huge, dangerous swell followed by a solid, clean day for the experienced. Don’t plan around the early days.

Rusty.

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