Latigo Canyon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Well, it's a bit of a mixed bag for Latigo Canyon over the next couple of weeks. The water is a lot warmer than we'd normally expect for this time of year, sitting at 70°, which is a solid 7° above average. That's a real treat. The issue is, not much else is cooperating. The first week is a real grind – small, inconsistent swells and wind issues keeping things pretty average. The surfable stuff doesn't start showing any real promise until the very end of the period.

The first real recommendation that pops up is for the morning of Saturday, 19 July. You've got a clean 2ft of swell from the SW, but it's a long-period groundswell at 17 seconds, and with a light SSE offshore wind, it'll be glassy. The combined energy is a solid 412 (moderate), so there's some push there. That long period will make it a bit tricky at the beach break, but Latigo's a point break, so it should handle it well. Crowds are possible here, so don't expect to have it all to yourself.

The next window worth looking at is the morning of Friday, 24 July. That's when we see a real jump in the period, hitting 24 seconds. That's a very long-period groundswell, and the wave energy is strong at 713. The swell is small, only 2ft from the SW, but that kind of period will wrap into the point beautifully. Light S wind will keep it clean. Again, it's more of a subtle, lined-up deal than a powerful wave, but it'll be clean.

The standout of the entire outlook, though, is looking further ahead. Friday, 31 July sees a 5ft to 5ft S swell roll in with a period of 14-15 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to 1047 and 1092 – that's strong, powerful stuff. The morning of the 31st has light SSW wind, so it'll be clean. The afternoon picks up a bit of cross-shore breeze, but it's still manageable. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's over a week away, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, that's the best session in the whole outlook.

The rest of the first week is a bit of a write-off. Small swell, onshore or cross-shore winds, and a lot of "marginal" forecasts. The best advice is to wait for Saturday the 19th for a clean, if small, session, or hold out for the bigger, more powerful swell at the end of the month.

For the beginners out there, the swell on the 31st is over 5ft, so that's getting a bit big for a learner. The smaller stuff on the 19th and 24th is a much better bet.

– Rusty

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