Marengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Marengo has on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s a solid run of activity, but it’s not all plain sailing, so you’ll need to pick your moments.

The first real action kicks off on Friday the 4th with a powerful SW groundswell rolling in. We’re talking 10 ft of swell with a long 16-second period, packing a hefty combined energy reading of around 3866. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, so the wave faces will be clean, but with that size and power, this one is for the experienced crew only. Beginners should absolutely sit this one out.

Saturday the 5th stays big and clean, especially in the afternoon with a strong offshore wind hitting 28 mph. The swell is still a solid 10 ft from the SW, and the energy jumps right up to 6492. Those winds will make the takeoff a real battle, but if you can get in, the waves will be glassy and well-shaped. It’s a serious session for the experts.

The real sweet spot looks like Sunday the 6th. The swell drops back a touch to 6 ft, but it’s still a long-period SW groundswell (14 seconds). The morning brings a gentle offshore breeze, making for clean, user-friendly conditions. The energy is a moderate 1469, and the wave comment is describing excellent conditions. This is where it gets good for a wider range of surfers, though the size might still push it for the absolute beginners.

Monday the 7th morning keeps the quality with a clean 7 ft SSW swell and a moderate offshore breeze. This is another excellent window for experienced surfers. The afternoon drops off significantly, so make the most of the morning session.

We get a little lull on Tuesday the 8th with a smaller, but very clean, 4 ft swell in the morning with almost no wind. That’s a sneaky good session for a log or a fun mid-length if the banks are holding. The afternoon picks up to 6 ft with a cross-off breeze and a very long 17-second period, offering good shape.

Hold onto your boards for Wednesday the 9th. The swell is back with a vengeance. The morning sees an 11 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and a combined energy of 12561. The wind is fresh and cross-offshore, so it’s clean but pumping. This is big, powerful, and for experts only. The afternoon is even bigger at 13 ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, putting some lump on the face.

Thursday the 10th through the 11th is a period of declining but still substantial swell, ranging from 13 ft down to 6 ft. However, the wind turns onto the cross-onshore side, which will make conditions choppier and less inviting. There will be waves, but the quality drops off for a couple of days.

We hit a bit of a flat patch from Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th. The swell drops below 4 ft and onshore or strong cross-onshore winds kill any real quality. This stretch is a write-off for a decent paddle session.

The second week looks promising again, but more of a long-range watch. Wednesday the 16th is a huge standout in the forecast. The afternoon shows a powerful 15 ft WSW swell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is a massive 15536. It’s cross-offshore and clean. This is a serious, serious swell that will light up the reef and point. This is definitely the best session on offer, but it is a big, expert-only day.

Thursday the 17th is absolutely monstrous, with 23 ft SW swells and energy readings over 45000. The wind is cross-shore. While the conditions are predicted to be favorable for the wind and tide, the swell is simply too big for this break, even for experts. It would be a spectacle to watch, but not to paddle.

The run of swell finally winds down on Friday the 18th with a still-very-solid 13 ft SW swell in the morning. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, and the conditions are described as exceptional for expert surfers. It’s a big way to finish the weekend.

The key takeaway? Marengo is not for the faint of heart over the next two weeks. The true standout for the biggest, best, and most powerful session is the afternoon of Wednesday the 16th, with that 15 ft WSW groundswell and clean conditions. For a more moderate but still excellent session, the morning of Monday the 7th and that glassy morning on Sunday the 6th are your best bets. Keep an eye on the sky, and be ready for the big stuff.

Rusty.

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