Marengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Marengo. This is a proper reef and point setup just south of the corner, and it’s about to get very, very interesting. Water temps are sitting around 57° right now, which is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern starts this Saturday the 29th, and we’re straight into a solid run. Saturday afternoon, we’ve got a clean 7 ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period. The combined energy reading is a hefty 2220, so there’s plenty of power in the water. The wind is WSW and offshore, keeping the surface glassy. It’s a bit of a beast for the average surfer, but for experienced crew, it’s a green light. Sunday the 30th keeps it going with morning and afternoon sessions both looking clean and around 6 ft to 6 ft from the SW. The energy is still strong, and the gentle to moderate offshore breeze will have these waves peeling nicely.

The standout of the first week, though, is Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning session lights up with an 12 ft WSW swell and a 16-second period. The combined energy is a massive 7252. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is offshore from the WNW, and the guidance tells me this spot loves that SSW direction, so the WSW is right in the wheelhouse. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and on a point, that long period will wrap in beautifully. It’s definitely one for the experts. The afternoon eases back to 7 ft but stays clean.

Thursday the 3rd is a full-on, raw day. Morning rain showers with a 19 mph offshore wind and a 15 ft swell. The energy is at 10396. It’s wild, but the wind is hard offshore, making it clean but a serious paddle. The afternoon is the real gem, though: 16 ft of SW swell, 14-second period, and a combined energy of 11606. The wind stays offshore, and the forecast is exceptional for experts. This is the best of the whole run if you’ve got the nerve.

We get a bit of a breather on Friday the 4th with a lighter 8 ft SW swell and clean conditions, but then the following Saturday the 5th picks up again with a strong 19 mph to 28 mph offshore wind and a 10 ft to 16 ft swell. The wind is so strong it’s going to be clean but hard to paddle into, and at 16 ft, it’s a beast. The wind swell period drops to 12 seconds, and the energy is still huge. Honestly, this setup might be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers, especially on the Saturday afternoon.

The next real standout in the second week is Wednesday the 9th of September. The afternoon session is exceptional for experts with a 15 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a combined energy of 13057. The wind is gentle and offshore from the west, making for a clean, powerful wave. It’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks promising.

We finish the run with a few days of smaller, cleaner surf. Friday the 11th of September morning is a rare treat, with 7 ft SW swell, a 19-second period, and glassy conditions. The wind is dead calm. That’s a beautiful, long-period groundswell with no wind. It’s going to be a dream to paddle out, but watch out for the long lulls between sets.

Overall, the first week is action-packed, with Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd being the absolute highlights. After that, there are a few days of easing waves, but the second week has the Wednesday the 9th blowing up again. Stay safe out there, and respect the size.

Rusty.

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