Latigo Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it's gonna be a long, quiet stretch before we see anything worth paddling out for.

The next week and a half is a write-off. From now through to about the 28th of August, we're looking at tiny waves, mostly onshore or cross-onshore breezes, and generally poor conditions. The energy just isn't there, with combined swell readings barely cracking 200 (weak energy) most days. It's the kind of period where you're better off cleaning the wax off your board or checking the tide pools.

The one and only spot that even has a pulse around here is Latigo Point. It’s a point break that’s known to be a rare breaker, so when it does show, it's special. But don't get your hopes up just yet. The water is sitting at 71°F, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a very unusual anomaly, so expect it to feel like bathwater.

Now, let’s talk about the light at the end of the tunnel. We’ve got a window opening up right at the end of the month. Sunday the 30th of August is the first day that looks half-decent. The morning is still a bit iffy with onshore breeze and marginal conditions, but the afternoon shapes up. We're looking at a 3ft SSW groundswell with a period of 15 seconds, which is proper long-period energy. That longer period means better-shaped waves but can be a bit tricky at a beach break; however, for a point like Latigo, it could set up nicely. The wind swings to a light cross-offshore, and the combined energy is a solid 413 (moderate wave energy). That afternoon session is the only one flagged as "expect good surf conditions" in the whole run.

The following day, Monday the 31st of August, holds similar size (3ft SSW) and the same 15-second period, but the wind stays onshore or cross in the morning and afternoon, keeping things just marginal. Still, the energy is there (432-441), so it's worth a look if you're desperate for a paddle.

The real standout, the one to circle on your calendar, is Sunday afternoon, the 30th of August at Latigo Point. That's your best bet. The swell direction (SSW) is not a perfect match for the break's optimum (S), but the clean offshore wind and that moderate energy make it the only real session in this outlook. Be warned, though – it rarely breaks, and when it does, crowds are possible, so get there early if you can.

Beyond that, Tuesday the 1st of September shows similar sized swell but with less favorable wind.

It's a long wait, but at least the forecasts can change. For now, keep your board in the car and your eyes on that Sunday.

Rusty.

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