Marengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Marengo over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. The surf doesn’t really get going until Saturday afternoon, but once it does, there’s a solid run of swell. The water’s running at about 57°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

Saturday afternoon kicks things off with a 7ft SW swell, period a very long 15 seconds, and a fresh offshore wind from the WNW. That’s clean, but the energy is strong (1907) and that long period means it’ll be lining up nice on the reef and point at Marengo. It’s a bit of a handful for beginners at that size, but the setup is right.

Sunday morning is the real sweet spot. The swell drops to a friendly 4ft from the SW, still a long 14-second period, and the wind turns gentle offshore from the west. The energy is moderate (899) but the conditions are glassy and clean. This is the pick of the first week – perfect for a long session without getting smashed.

Monday morning sees a jump back up to 7ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-offshore, so it’s a bit lumpier. The energy is strong (1977), but it’s not as clean as Sunday. Monday afternoon is a write-off with a tiny 1ft swell.

Tuesday brings it back on. Morning is 4ft with a 18-second period and offshore wind – really nice shape. The afternoon builds to 5ft with a 17-second period and offshore wind, and the energy is solid (1569). That afternoon session is a standout for experienced surfers.

Now, Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th see a big pulse. Wednesday morning pumps 13ft from the SW, but the wind is cross-offshore and the energy is massive (12370). That’s expert-only territory. Wednesday afternoon is 18ft – that’s too big for this break, even with clean conditions. Thursday stays big, 13ft in the morning, dropping to 12ft in the afternoon with offshore wind. The energy is still huge, but the afternoon is cleaner and more manageable for experienced surfers.

Friday the 11th settles back to a solid 7ft SW swell with clean conditions. The energy is still strong (2032), and it’s a good day for anyone comfortable with a bit of size.

Saturday the 12th is a gem. The swell is 7ft in the morning, 6ft in the afternoon, both from the SW with long periods, and the wind goes glassy – completely dead. That’s about as good as it gets for a clean, lined-up point break. The energy is strong (2190), but the conditions are perfect.

The second week gets a bit patchy. Sunday the 13th is small, 4ft and 4ft, with offshore wind and clean shape. Monday the 14th is a write-off – tiny, poor quality, and strong wind. Not worth paddling out.

Then, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th see another big pulse. Tuesday afternoon is 15ft from the WSW with a 15-second period and offshore wind. The energy is extreme (12445), and this is for experts only. Wednesday morning is 13ft with offshore wind, still huge. By Wednesday afternoon, it’s 13ft but the wind is stronger, so it’s a bit raw.

Thursday the 17th morning is a surprise – 10ft from the SW, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. That’s a very clean, big-wave session for the crew who can handle it. The energy is still very strong (4039).

After that, the surf fades. Friday the 18th is small and messy, Saturday the 19th is 4ft to 5ft with offshore wind but only moderate energy, and Sunday the 20th finishes with a 8ft SW swell, 19-second period, and offshore wind. The energy is very strong (8087), and that’s a solid, powerful end to the outlook for experienced surfers.

Overall, the best windows are Sunday morning the 6th for a mellow, clean session, and Saturday the 12th for glassy perfection. The big pulses mid-week are for the hardcore crew only.

Rusty.

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