Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Long Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell coming in, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag with the wind. The water temp is sitting right around 59°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Saturday the 25th with a 8ft SW swell, but it’s a bit of a messy one. The wind is cross-off and swinging 12 mph, so it’s not totally blown out, but the energy is pumping with a reading of 2051. Not the best start, but it’s a taste of things to come.

Sunday morning the 26th is a whole different story. The wind drops right back to a 3 mph breeze, and the swell is still a solid 7ft from the SW with a 12-second period. The energy is still strong at 1590. This is where it gets good – clean, lined-up waves. Sunday afternoon picks up a bit of wind again, but it’s offshore, so still very rideable.

Now, Monday the 27th is a big one for the crew who know what they’re doing. We’ve got a 10ft SW swell on the morning, but the wind is howling at 28 mph. The energy is massive at 4438. This is big, powerful, and messy – only for the experts, and even then, it’s a battle. The afternoon gets worse with 12ft and 31 mph winds. That’s a kite session, not a paddle session.

The wind stays strong through Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday morning the 29th, but that Wednesday morning is a gem. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell is a clean 6ft from the SW. That’s ‘expect very good surf conditions’ stuff. The energy is 1128, so plenty of punch, but it’s clean. Wednesday afternoon is offshore too, so a full day of fun.

The rest of the week into early August is a bit of a lull. Thursday and Friday the 30th and 31st are smaller, around 3ft to 5ft, but the wind is light and cross-off for Friday, so there are still some fun, cruisey waves for the longboard.

The first weekend of August (the 1st and 2nd) is a bit of a write-off with onshore winds. The swell is small, and the wind is on it. Not great.

Then we get a little window on Tuesday the 4th of August. The wind goes glassy again in the morning, with a small 4ft SW swell. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and fun. Then on Wednesday the 5th, we get a real treat: morning offshore winds, 6ft SW swell, and a 14-second period. That’s a proper groundswell with some shape. The energy is 1350. This is a standout, for sure.

But the real prize is waiting for us on Friday the 7th of August. The morning is glassy with a 8ft SW swell, and the energy reading is a massive 4403. That is powerful, clean, and set for a good bank. The afternoon is offshore with a 10ft swell. This is ‘excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers’ – and it’s the best on offer. Get on it if you’ve got the skills.

The run continues into the weekend of the 8th and 9th. Saturday the 8th is still clean and fun, but Sunday the 9th is the one to watch. The morning has a 4ft SW swell, but here’s the kicker: a 19-second period and an energy reading of 2187. That’s a very long-period groundswell. It’s clean, glassy, and the energy is deceptive for the size. This is classic Long Beach – a long-period SW swell on a sandbar can be incredible. The afternoon is glassy again with a 12ft SW swell and a 16-second period, and an energy reading of 6139. That’s a monster. It’s an ‘excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers’ rating of 5 out of 5. That is the undisputed standout of the whole forecast. Mark it down.

Keep in mind, the long-period swells in the second week are a bit more of a long-range call, but the signs are there. The first week has some solid days, but the second week, especially the 5th, 7th, and 9th, is where the magic could happen.

Rusty.

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