Marengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty.

Alright, let’s talk about Marengo. Water temps are sitting around 57°F, which is about average for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there. The setup here is a reef and point, and early on we’ve got a real solid pulse of SW groundswell coming through, with a very long 15-second period. That long-period stuff really loves a point or reef, so this break should handle it beautifully.

Friday morning is the clear standout to kick things off. We’ve got a clean 8 ft SW swell with a 15-second period and glassy conditions – dead calm wind. This is proper groundswell, well-shaped, and the energy is pumping hard (2276). That’s quality surf, but at that size it’s definitely one for experienced surfers. If you’ve got the skill, this is the best on offer.

Friday afternoon stays big at 8 ft but the wind swings around to a light cross-on, which will put a bit of texture on the face. Not terrible, but the morning is where it’s at.

Saturday morning and afternoon are both absolute crackers too – glassy again, with a clean 7 ft to 6 ft SW swell, same long period. The energy is still solid (1976 dropping to 1462), and the conditions will be pristine. Perfect for anyone with some skill.

Sunday sees a big drop in size and quality – strong N winds blow through, and the swell drops to 4 ft, so it’s a day to rest.

Monday has dropped right off into tiny stuff – 3 ft and 2 ft. Nothing to get excited about.

Tuesday the 15th is a different beast – a big, raw 12 ft to 13 ft SW swell rolls in, but it’s messy with rain showers and strong cross-off winds. The energy is massive (7092 to 9775), but that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle day. Only for the very brave and experienced.

Wednesday the 16th hangs around 8 ft with better winds, but there’s a cross-shore chop on the morning. The afternoon cleans up a bit.

Thursday the 17th looks sweet – clean 6 ft SW swell, long period, light cross-off winds. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Friday the 18th holds similar – 6 ft morning, dropping to 5 ft in the arvo, clean, light winds. Nice.

Then there’s a quiet spell. Saturday the 19th is tiny and blown out by strong NW winds. Sunday the 20th has some glassy 3 ft leftovers, but nothing special.

Monday the 21st is small and ordinary.

Now, here’s the next standout – Tuesday the 22nd. Look out. A new pulse hits hard – 12 ft SW swell, 16-second period, with glassy conditions in the morning and light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is enormous (8871 to 9981). This is exceptional, expert-level surf. If you can handle it, this is the second big highlight of the outlook.

Wednesday the 23rd drops to a manageable 7 ft to 7 ft with offshore winds – clean, plenty of push, great for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 24th stays fun with 6 ft SW swell and clean offshore breezes.

Friday the 25th gets a bit lumpy again with strong SW winds and 8 ft swell – a bit rough.

Saturday the 26th closes out the outlook with a big 12 ft SSW swell and moderate cross-off winds. Size is there, but it’s a bit raw.

So, to sum it up – the absolute best windows are Friday morning the 11th and Tuesday the 22nd. Both offer big, clean, long-period groundswell at Marengo. The first week has more consistent quality, the second week is more for the hardcore crew chasing size.

Rusty.

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