Long Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cookin’ for Long Beach.

First thing you gotta know: it’s a rough stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is one long, frustrating gap with no good surf on offer. The wind is always cross-on or cross, never giving us a clean window. The swell is there, but it’s all short-period, messy energy, and the conditions just won’t line up. For a spot that’s exposed to the SE and inconsistent even on a good day, this is a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.

The water temp is sitting at 83°F on the first day, which is pretty much average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The only break in the picture is Long Beach itself. It’s inconsistent, so when it’s not working, it’s really not working. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 8 ft all through, mostly from the E and ENE, with periods between 6 and 9 seconds – that’s short period, weak groundswell at best. The combined energy climbs from 244 to a big 985 (moderate to strong energy), but it’s all wind-affected and lumpy. The guidance says it’s “poor surf conditions” every single session, scoring a flat zero. The wind is hammering from the east at 12 to 25 mph, cross-on or cross, making it choppy and messy. On the 14th of August Friday morning, it gets particularly ugly with a strong breeze at 25 mph and a risk of thunderstorms – that’s not a day for the water.

Even the later days, like the 12th through the 16th, when the swell pushes up to 7 ft to 8 ft, it’s still cross-on and lumpy. Periods barely hit 8 or 9 seconds, so the waves are weak and jumbled. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.

So, there’s no standout day. No best on offer. Just a long, quiet stretch where the surf is poor and the wind is a pain. Keep your eyes on the forecast, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty out.

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