Main Street Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got coming down the pipeline for Main Street Pier. I won't sugarcoat it – this stretch looks pretty flat and frustrating for a solid stretch.

To kick things off for the first break I’ll mention, the water temp is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right, let's be honest: the next week and a half is grim. There’s nothing worth paddling out for from July 8th all the way through to the 20th of July. That’s a good 12 days of near-nothingness. We're looking at tiny ankle-snappers – 1ft to 2ft – coming in from the ESE most days. The period is mostly short, around 8 seconds, so even the little bumps we get have no grunt behind them. The combined wave energy barely cracks 50 (43, 50) – it’s all weak, weak, weak. And while we get some glassy mornings on the 9th and 16th, the wind gets messy and cross-shore by the afternoon, chopping up any chance of a ride. The afternoon of July 16th is the absolute low point – we get a 2ft swell, but the period drops to a pathetic 4 seconds, giving us zero power (combined energy of 49). That's windswell trash.

We do have a glimmer of hope right at the end of the forecast run. On Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July, the surf tries to wake up. The afternoon of the 20th sees the swell nudge up to 2ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds and the combined energy hits 72. The wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Then Tuesday the 21st afternoon pushes it a little further: 2ft, 8 seconds, combined energy of 76, but with a moderate cross-shore wind. It’s still not great, but it’s the most energy we see in the whole outlook.

So, if you're desperate for a paddle, keep your eye on the early afternoons of July 20th and 21st. The swell direction is ESE, which is okay for this exposed beach/pier setup, though it’s not the optimal NE direction for the spot. The wind is the biggest problem – mostly cross or cross-off, rarely good. Crowds are often a problem here, so even on these slightly better days, you'll have company for a marginal wave.

Honestly, for the next 10 days, I wouldn't bother. It's a kite surfer's paradise with that steady cross-breeze, but for a proper surf, we’re waiting. Forecasts can change, but this one looks stubborn.

Rusty.

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