Marengo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Marengo over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The surf is there, but it’s not going to be straight-forward all the time. The water temp is sitting at 58°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no shocks there.

We’re starting off on Wednesday the 5th with some SW swell pushing in at 6 ft, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a cross-off. It’s a bit messy, and the energy is moderate (944). Not the best for a paddle out; it’s a marginal one. The afternoon cleans up with a solid 5 ft swell and a much longer 14-second period, with offshore wind. The energy jumps up (1372), and it’s looking excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a decent window.

Thursday the 6th drops right off. Swell drops to 2 ft in the morning, even with a long 16-second period, it’s just too small. The afternoon is a little better at 3 ft, but still nothing to get excited about.

Now, Friday the 7th is where it gets interesting. Morning session has 5 ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period and light offshore wind. The energy is strong (1136). Then the afternoon goes glassy with 4 ft and a 15-second period. That’s clean, lined-up surf – a real standout for the first week.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are a write-off. Saturday has cross/chop winds, and Sunday is a total mess with fresh cross-shore winds, rain, and lumpy conditions. The swell is small and weak. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 10th sees a big jump in energy. 6 ft in the morning with a 18-second period, but the wind is a strong cross-off (25 mph). The afternoon is better with a fresh offshore wind and 6 ft of swell. The energy is very strong (2554), but the wind is still fresh. Good for experienced guys only.

Tuesday the 11th is similar – 4 ft swell with fresh offshore winds, but the energy is moderate (736). It’s clean but not ground-breaking.

Now, here’s the big one. Wednesday the 12th afternoon. The swell jumps to 16 ft from the WSW with a 17-second period. The energy is enormous (17871). The wind is a strong cross-off. This is huge, powerful, and only for the most experienced. It’s a standout for the big-wave crew.

Thursday the 13th morning is too big at 20 ft with a 16-second period. The data says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. The energy is massive (24033). The afternoon drops to 13 ft, which is still enormous. Friday the 14th remains in the 10 ft to 12 ft range with very strong energy. This whole stretch from Wednesday the 12th to Friday the 14th is for experts only. The swell is well over 8 ft.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th settles down. Saturday the 15th has 8 ft in the morning, dropping to 7 ft in the afternoon with a gentle offshore wind. The energy is still strong (2040). That afternoon session on Saturday is a real highlight – clean, offshore, and decent size for stronger paddlers. Sunday the 16th is similar, with 5 ft to 6 ft and clean conditions.

Heading into the next week, Monday the 17th has a good morning session with 6 ft and a moderate offshore. Energy is very strong (2900). The afternoon is smaller but clean. Tuesday the 18th has a long-period 6 ft to 7 ft with cross-off winds. Wednesday the 19th is another standout with a gentle offshore and 7 ft of clean, lined-up swell. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 20th wraps it up with a light breeze and 5 ft of swell. A nice, mellow finish.

So, to sum it up: the best bets are Friday the 7th for the clean, glassy afternoon session, and Saturday the 15th afternoon for the clean offshore conditions with solid swell. The big stuff from the 12th to the 14th is a major event for the chargers, but it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Rusty.

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