Latigo Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Latigo Point over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a tough stretch for anyone chasing waves here.

Overall Pattern
We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of small, weak, and pretty average surf. The first week is mostly a washout with poor conditions, and the second week is barely flickering. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll have to be picky about the windows. The water temp is sitting at 67° but that’s 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a standout, and honestly, it’s the most exciting thing in the forecast, which tells you a lot.

The Only Real Standout
The one moment worth circling on your calendar is Sunday, July 12th. We finally get a shift. The afternoon shows a clean, off-shore wind from the NNW at just 3 mph – that’s glassy potential. The swell is a small 3 ft from the SSW, but with a period of 14 seconds, so there’s a little bit of groundswell push. The combined energy hits 318 (moderate). For Latigo Point, which is a point break, that longer period will actually help it wrap in a bit better. It’s your best shot for a clean, surfable wave. The crowds are often here, so expect company.

The Rest of the Run
From July 3rd right through to July 11th, it’s grim. Swell is tiny – 1 ft to 3 ft – and mostly onshore or cross-shore winds mess it up. Combined energy sits between 269 and 656, but the wave comment is always “marginal” or “poor.” Not worth the drive. There’s a big gap from July 3rd to July 12th with nothing recommendable.

After the 12th, the swell fades fast. July 14th afternoon might offer a tiny 2 ft from the S with a clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s just “surfable but ordinary.” The second week is a slow fade into 1 ft and 2 ft waves with combined energy under 271 – very weak. July 18th afternoon gives you one more clean, cross-offshore window with 2 ft from the SW (18 seconds period), but it’s marginal at best.

Bottom Line
If you’re a beginner, this forecast is a no-go – the swell is never over 5 ft, but the quality is so poor it won’t do you any favours. For everyone else, set your alarm for the afternoon of Sunday, July 12th for that offshore glass and the best waves of the run. The rest? Not worth the wax.

Rusty.

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