Latigo Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Latigo Point over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a tough one. Latigo Point is a point break that “rarely breaks,” and this forecast is a real quiet stretch. There’s no standout pumping swell on the horizon, and most days are rated with marginal surf or poor conditions. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worthwhile from the start, with the first real flicker of life not showing up until late July.

For the first week, from Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of July, it’s all small, weak, and inconsistent. Swell heights are mostly under 3 ft, with periods that are all over the place. The combined energy is moderate at best, sitting between 385 and 753. The wind is a constant problem too, often cross or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The best of a bad bunch might be the Friday afternoon of the 31st of July, where we see a tiny bump to 4 ft from the SSE with a period of 15 seconds, and light winds. But even then, the energy is only moderate (879) and the forecast is just “marginal.” The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Now, as we flip into August, there’s a brief moment that might get your heart rate up. On Saturday the 1st of August, the swell pushes up to 5 ft from the S, with a 14-second period. That’s the biggest swell of the whole run. The combined energy reaches 983, which is moderate but just shy of strong. The wind on Saturday morning is a light cross-onshore, but by the afternoon it swings to a clean cross-offshore from the W at 12 mph. That afternoon window is the only real highlight in the whole 16 days—clean conditions, a solid 5 ft, and a decent S swell. It’s still only a 2 out of 10 in the guidance, but compared to the rest, this is your best shot. This swell is right at the limit for beginners, but for the average surfer, it’s a goer.

After that, it’s a rapid fade. Sunday the 2nd drops down to 4 ft, and by Monday the 3rd of August, we’re back to 2 ft with weak energy (94) and poor conditions. The rest of the forecast into the second week is a flat, windy mess with onshore winds and tiny swell. No recommendations, no hope.

If you’re a kiter, those days with any size and onshore wind might be interesting, but for paddle surfing, this is a tough run. The point rarely breaks anyway, and this forecast lives up to that reputation. Forecasts can change, but right now, mark your calendar for the afternoon of August 1st if you want a chance at a clean wave.

Rusty.

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