Lake Ferry Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and let me tell you about the surf outlook for the Lake Ferry area. We've got a mixed bag coming up, with a few decent windows and some real heavy stuff you'll want to steer clear of.

The next few days are a write-off for surfing. We've got onshore winds and building swell that's going to turn the place into a washing machine. The swell energy is already moderate on Monday morning (925), and it just gets bigger and uglier. Tuesday afternoon the swell hits 15ft, and the energy is through the roof (4259). The wind is howling onshore. This isn't just bad surf; it's dangerous. Unless you're a masochist on a kite, stay on the beach. This is more of a kite-surfing zone than a paddle zone right now.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, August 20th. We get a total switch-up. Glassy conditions with a light WNW breeze in the morning and a light SW breeze in the afternoon. That's the good stuff. The swell is a clean 5ft from the South with a 12-second period. The energy drops back to a manageable 754. This is the standout session of the week. Clean, manageable, and with that long period, the sets will have some real push. It's an exposed spot, so it'll catch it all, but with the wind off the land, Lake Ferry will be clean and fun. The water temperature is 52°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good wetsuit.

Friday, August 21st is a bit of a step down. The swell is still there, around 5ft, and the period is a very long 16 seconds in the morning, which is classic groundswell. The wind is cross-offshore, so it won't be as clean as Thursday. The energy is still solid (1205), but the conditions are marginal, likely down to the tide. It's still surfable, but Thursday is the clear winner.

Saturday and Sunday, the 22nd and 23rd, are a total loss. Strong winds will blow the surf out. The swell drops right off, and the energy on Sunday is barely a whisper (27). It's a big gap of flat, messy conditions.

Looking further ahead, Monday, August 24th morning looks promising again. We get a gentle offshore wind from the North, and a 5ft South swell with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate at 896. That offshore wind is the key. This is another clean session on the cards. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but the signs are good.

After that, it's back to onshore winds and building swell through the end of August, with energy readings climbing back into the thousands. The waves get big, but the quality will be poor. The final real opportunity is on Sunday, August 30th. Glassy conditions in the morning with a light SSE breeze. The swell is a smaller 4ft from the South, with a 10-second period and moderate energy (530). It won't be as powerful as the other windows, but it will be clean. The rest of the run into September is small and blown out.

So, the pick of the litter is clearly Thursday, August 20th. Get on it. The Monday the 24th is the back-up plan. The rest is a bit of a gamble or a full-on mission.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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