Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. I've got the long-range picture for you, and straight up, it's a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day window with persistent onshore winds and messy conditions. The good news? There's plenty of swell, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. Let's break it down.

We start off on Thursday, August 6th, with a bit of a pulse. Long Beach is getting some weak, short-period swell from the east, about 4ft, with a period of only 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (171), and the wind is a cross-onshore breeze out of the east at 16 mph. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year. This is all creating poor, choppy surf. Not worth getting wet for.

This same story runs right through the first week, all the way to August 12th. The swell is small, the period is short, and that persistent easterly wind just won't let up. For a full week, it's a write-off.

Then, starting Thursday, August 13th, things get a bit more interesting in terms of size, but not in quality. The swell builds significantly, hitting 6ft to 7ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to moderate (416-437). But here's the kicker: the wind is still blowing cross-onshore at 22 mph. This is going to be a lumpy, messy mess. It's too big for beginners, but the wind will make it a real challenge for everyone.

The following weekend, from the 14th to the 16th of August, the swell peaks. We're looking at 8ft to 8ft from the ENE, with a period still around 8 seconds. The combined energy readings are strong, hitting 864 and 867. This is proper, powerful swell. However, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore breeze, gusting strong. On Saturday the 15th, the wind goes cross-shore, which is a slight improvement, but with that much energy and a messy wind, the waves will be lumpy and difficult. This is strictly for experts on a good day, and with these winds, it's looking more like a kite surfing session than a paddle surfing one.

The swell hangs in there, dropping slowly through the 5ft to 7ft range right through to the 21st of August. The wind remains a persistent issue. Sunday the 16th afternoon sees a brief moment of onshore wind, but it's still a moderate breeze. The rest of the period is the same old story: fresh or moderate cross-onshore winds.

So, to be honest, there is no standout day in this 16-day window. The one thing that could change is the wind. If that easterly wind backs off or turns offshore, any of those days from the 13th onward would be pumping. But based on what I'm seeing now, the surf is there, but the conditions are just not on.

It's a barren run for clean waves, but it won't stay poor forever. Forecasts can change, and we'll be watching closely.

Rusty.

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