Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Long Beach. This is a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent and works best with a solid SW swell, and the wind is key. The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off proper on Tuesday the 21st of July. We’ve got a clean 8ft SW swell rolling in with a 14-second period, and it’s dead glassy in the morning. The combined energy is pumping at 2808 – that’s a solid, powerful punch. This is good, solid, groundswell surf, but at this size, it’s one for the experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a light offshore breeze, holding the 10ft sets nicely. Tuesday is a standout for sure.

Wednesday the 22nd gets a bit tricky. The swell drops a touch to 7ft, but the wind swings around to a cross-onshore, which messes with the face. It’s choppy and not worth the paddle. Thursday the 23rd looks even worse with onshore winds and rain; the numbers are high but the quality is poor.

Now, keep your eyes on Friday the 24th. This is the real gem of the week. We’ve got a 12ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5737. The morning sees a cross-offshore breeze and the afternoon goes pure offshore. It’s clean, powerful, and perfect for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer.

The weekend holds okay. Saturday the 25th is clean but a bit blown out by the afternoon, with 8ft to 8ft SW swell. Sunday the 26th is much nicer, with gentle offshore winds all day, and a clean 7ft to 6ft SW swell. The energy drops to around 1133, but it’s a lovely, manageable size for a fun session.

Monday the 27th is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is solid at 8ft to 10ft, but the wind is fresh and cross-offshore, making it look a bit lumpy. The real standout of the second week is Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning is glassy – absolutely flat calm – and the swell hits 13ft with a 15-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 6290. That’s an expert-only session with some serious power and length between sets.

The rest of the month stays active. Wednesday the 29th is glassy again in the morning with a 10ft swell, and Thursday the 30th pulls in a very long period 16-second swell at 7ft, which will be clean and should offer some great shape on the sandbar. The first of August brings a big 13ft SW swell, but the wind is a cross-off, keeping it clean for the experienced. However, from Sunday the 2nd of August the wind turns onshore and the quality drops hard. By Monday the 3rd, it’s a messy, blown-out scene with strong cross-onshore winds and rain, and it stays pretty rough through to the 5th. Not worth getting wet.

So, overall: your two absolute standouts are Tuesday the 21st of July for the glassy start, and Friday the 24th for the best combo of power and wind. The Tuesday the 28th of July glassy session is also a potential classic, but it’s a long way out. Crowds are often here, so expect company on the good days. There’s a blank run from the 2nd of August onwards, so make the most of the next week and a half.

Rusty.

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