Lakes Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what we've got cooking for Lakes Beach over the next 16 days.

Right off the bat, the pattern is interesting. We're looking at a big pulse of energy that's a bit of a double-edged sword. The main standout is Thursday, July 30th, early morning. The ocean is going to be absolutely pumping with a solid 8ft southerly swell, and the combined energy is a massive 2146. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the tide looks favorable, but honestly, this is an advanced wave. For most folks, especially beginners, 8ft is gonna be way too much, and that high energy makes it a serious endeavor. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

From there, the surf backs down a notch but stays rideable. Friday, July 31st, is your next best bet for a more manageable session. The morning offers up a 6ft southerly swell with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate at 630, and the conditions are looking very good. It's a solid, fun-sized day for anyone comfortable in the 3-6ft range.

Saturday morning, August 1st, brings in a glassy 5ft southerly groundswell with a nice offshore breeze. It’s clean and lined up, perfect for getting some turns in without too much crowd pressure from the early birds.

After that, the swell drops off. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd have some knee-to-waist high waves, but the energy fades quickly. Then we hit a bit of a flat spell. From Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th, there's really nothing worth paddling out for – we're talking tiny, weak waves with onshore crud.

We see a small pulse come back on Friday morning, August 7th, with a 4ft SSE swell and cross-off winds, but the energy is still low. It’s a marginal call.

The next window that looks worth circling on the calendar is Wednesday afternoon, August 12th. A new S swell shows up at 4ft with a light, clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate at 406, and conditions should be good for a solid afternoon session.

Friday, August 14th, morning has another pulse. Swell bumps up to 6ft from the south with a light cross-off. The energy is strong at 675, and the forecast says "very good conditions." This is another big day, similar to the start of the period, so be honest with yourself about your ability. It's a standout for sure, but not for the faint of heart.

Overall, the consistency here is average. There are clear standouts at the beginning (July 30th) and the end of the run (August 14th), but there are also some real flat gaps in the middle that last for days. If you're looking for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves, Friday morning July 31st is your sweet spot.

Stay safe, keep your wax on, and I’ll talk to ya next time.

Rusty.

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