Lunada Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, sit back, and let me break down what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks around here.

Right now, we’re looking at a bit of a flat spell to kick things off. The first few days are pretty underwhelming, with only small, weak energy pushing in. We’ve got a long-period groundswell from the SSW, but the size is tiny and the winds aren’t playing ball, so it’s not worth getting wet for. That said, if you’re desperate for a paddle, things start to look a little better come Thursday, July 9th.

From Monday, July 6th through to Wednesday, July 8th, the swell is small—around 2 to 3 ft—and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, making for messy, blown-out conditions. The combined wave energy is weak, ranging from 322 to 477. It’s just not happening.

Then on Thursday morning, July 9th, we get a little window. The swell stays small at 3 ft from the SSW, but the wind swings cross-offshore and we get clean conditions. Combined energy is moderate (383). It’s not going to be the day of your life, but for a small-wave session on a reef break like Lunada Bay, it’s the pick of the bunch. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, it fades again. Friday, July 10th through to the middle of the following week sees the swell drop further, with heights around 1.0 to 2 ft and mostly poor conditions. The energy drops into the low hundreds. There’s a long gap of days with no real recommendations until Sunday, July 19th.

On Sunday afternoon, July 19th, the wind goes cross-offshore again, and we get clean conditions with a 2 ft SSW swell. The energy is moderate at 283. It’s worth a look for the patient surfer.

Honestly, the standout here is Thursday morning, July 9th. It’s not big, but with that offshore flow and clean lines, Lunada Bay will be offering up some fun, rideable waves. Keep your expectations in check though—this is a small-wave period.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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