Latigo Canyon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window for Latigo Canyon, and the first week is a bit of a grind. You’ll have to be patient. The real jewel is hidden in the second week. Let’s run through it.

Right now, on Sunday the 30th, we’re starting with a small mix. The morning has a 3ft SSW groundswell (474 combined energy), but it’s onshore wind from the south – not doing the point any favours. The afternoon looks cleaner with a light cross-shore, but the swell drops to 3ft. It’s marginal, with a call that says it’s hardly worth paddling out for. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

Monday the 31st sees the swell drop further to 2ft. The wind is cross-onshore all day, making it a mess. The combined energy is down to 375, and it’s a poor surf call. Not worth your time.

Tuesday the 1st of September is even smaller – 2ft on the morning, with a 13-second period. The energy is a weak 192. The wind is onshore again. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are more of the same: small swell in the 2ft to 2ft range, with light wind but poor conditions. The saving grace on Thursday afternoon is a clean, cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still only 2ft – it’s a tease, not a session.

Friday the 4th sees a little bump in the swell to 3ft, with a 17-18 second period. The combined energy jumps to 533 on the morning. But the wind is onshore, so it’s a bit of a dog. The afternoon stays cross-shore, but the energy is still moderate. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re desperate, you could find a few.

Now, hold on. Sunday the 6th of September is the standout. The morning has a 3ft SSE swell, combined energy of 543, and a light cross-offshore wind from the ENE. The afternoon is even better: a 3ft S swell with 656 combined energy, and a clean offshore wind from the north. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The swell is small, but the period is solid at 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy. Latigo Canyon is a point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely. It’s not too big for intermediates, and the crowds are only “sometimes” an issue, so you might have a few friends out. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

After that, the surf goes a bit wonky. Monday the 7th sees a bigger swell – 4ft S – but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is moderate (658), but the quality is poor. Tuesday the 8th brings a 5ft SSW swell, with 827 combined energy. That’s a proper amount of water, but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-shore in the afternoon. It’s too big for beginners, and the period is short at 13 seconds, so it’ll be a bit of a washing machine. That’s expert territory.

Wednesday the 9th has a 5ft swell with a short 10-second period and cross-shore wind. The energy is moderate (564), but the period is a letdown. Thursday the 10th drops back to 2ft, but the wind is messy. The rest of the week into the 14th is a slow fade: 2ft to 2ft swell, with poor wind and weak energy. There’s a long gap of nothing special from the 9th all the way to the end of the forecast period.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off for most. The real deal is Sunday the 6th of September. That’s your best bet. For the rest, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast window.

Rusty.

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