Latigo Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a real struggle. We’re starting off with tiny, weak swell. For Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd, we’re looking at waves around 2ft to 2ft. The wind is mostly a light cross-on or cross-off, so it’s not completely blown out, but the energy is just pathetic. The combined energy is low, between 122 and 179, which is barely enough to even get you wet. It’s a real shame, because the water is sitting at 70° – that’s a whopping 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’d be in a warm bath if there was anything to ride.

The situation doesn’t improve much through the start of the next week. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th see a slight bump in swell, but we’re still talking 1ft to 3ft. The energy picks up a bit, hitting 385 on Tuesday morning, but it’s accompanied by a moderate cross-off breeze that chops it up. The wave quality is still just marginal.

Now, we finally get a little pulse of life around Wednesday the 26th. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the S, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy jumps to 828 – that’s moderate now, not weak. The problem is that the wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not super clean. Still, this is the most interesting the surf has looked all week, even if it’s just a “marginal” call.

The standout, and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day window, looks like it’s going to be Wednesday the 2nd of September. The afternoon session shows a clean 3ft swell from the S, with a period of 12 seconds. The wind swings to a light cross-off from the WSW, and the combined energy is a solid 323. That’s the kind of session where the lineup is going to be fun, and the “good surf conditions” tag is actually deserved. The morning of the 3rd of September also has some promise with a 1ft, 19-second period swell from the SSW, but the wind is a bit tricky. The afternoon of the 3rd, however, is a beauty – a 2ft swell from the SW with an 18-second period, and clean, light offshore wind from the W. The energy is 510, and the conditions are clean. That’s your best bet for a proper, glassy session.

For the rest of the first week of September, it’s a mix of onshore wind and marginal looks. The swell is small, and the wind is generally not working in our favor. Given the small size and the mostly cross or onshore winds, this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Remember, this spot rarely breaks, so any rideable day is a gift. Crowds are often a factor here, so if you do head out, be prepared to share the water.

Rusty, signing off.

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