Matunuck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles per hour for those of you who think that way. Let’s break down what’s happening at Matunuck over the next couple of weeks. I’ll level with you – it’s a tough stretch. There’s a long gap of nothing much before we finally see a glimmer of hope.

From Tuesday July 7th all the way through to Sunday July 19th, it’s pretty grim. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, the swell is tiny, and the wave energy is weak – barely getting into the moderate range a couple times. For instance, Wednesday morning July 8th has a weak 3ft ESE swell with a short 7-second period and energy of 119, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Most days have that kind of story: small, messy, and not worth your time. A few spots with clean conditions, like Friday afternoon July 10th with a 2ft SW swell and a WNW cross-off wind, but the energy is a paltry 42 and the period is only 4 seconds. That’s pure slop.

That dead run lasts for nearly two full weeks.

Now, come Monday July 20th, we finally get a little something. The morning is the best of the whole outlook. Matunuck (a reef break that’s very consistent) will get a 3ft S swell, 8-second period, and glassy conditions with no wind from the NW. The combined energy is moderate at 149. That glassy surface is a huge plus – it’ll be clean and smooth. The swell is small, so you’ll want a longboard or a funboard, and since crowds are sometimes, expect a few others out there.

Wednesday morning July 22nd is the next option. A 4ft S swell, still 8 seconds, but with a NE cross-off wind keeping it clean. The energy jumps up to 214, which is the highest we see and moderate. That’s the most size and push in the whole period, but still nothing special.

The swell directions are mostly from the S and SE, which isn’t the ideal SE for this break, and the periods never hit double digits – it’s all short-period windswell. Water temp is about average for the time of year around here.

So, plain and simple: you’re waiting until Monday the 20th. That morning with glassy conditions and a small clean wave is your best shot. Wednesday the 22nd has a bit more size but the same ordinary quality. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty signing off.

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