Marina Romea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at the next 16 days for our little corner of the world. Honestly, I’m scratching my head here. The forecast is a real bummer for paddle surfing. The whole 16-day window is basically a blank run for decent waves. We’ve got a solid two and a half weeks with nothing worth getting excited about. It’s one of those periods where the ocean just goes to sleep.

Let’s start with the only spot on the list, Marina Romea. It’s a river mouth, fairly exposed to the swell, and it favors an east-southeast direction. The water is sitting at a very unusual 82°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a standout, but it’s about the only standout.

The first few days are a total write-off. We start with a zero score on Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th mornings. There is some wind on Saturday morning from the WNW, which is offshore, but there’s simply no swell to work with. Sunday the 6th we see a tiny pulse of east swell, 2 ft at 4 seconds, but it’s accompanied by an onshore wind, so it’s a mess. The energy is weak, only 17.

Monday the 7th morning is a real tease. We get glassy conditions with a light NW wind, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the east. It’s clean, but you’d be floating. The energy is a barely-there 4. The pattern continues: plenty of calm, glassy mornings, like Tuesday the 8th and Saturday the 12th, but with zero swell or a tiny 0.3 ft bump. It’s like a lake out there.

The only real pulse of energy we see is on Sunday the 13th. There’s a 6 ft east swell at 6 seconds, with a combined energy of 227. That’s moderate wave energy. But look at the wind: it’s cross-onshore from the SE. That’s going to chop it up badly. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” for a reason. This setup with that much wind and a beach-and-river break would be more interesting for a kite surfer than anyone with a paddle. 6 ft is a bit much for beginners, but the wind makes it ugly for everyone.

Then Monday the 14th morning, we get a glimmer. The swell is 4 ft from the east, wind is glassy from the SW, and the comment finally says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The energy is 103. This is the single best moment in the entire forecast. It’s not good, but it’s glassy and there’s some size. For a die-hard, this might be the only session to even bother checking.

After that, it’s back to the desert. The rest of the second week is tiny, short-period dribble with no energy. A few days have clean offshore winds, but the swell is just not there. The 16th and 17th show a few more mornings with light offshore winds, but the swell is 1 ft or less. It’s a tough run.

So, plain and simple: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It’s a normal, frustrating blank period for this area. You’re better off finding something else to do until the forecast changes. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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