Mini Capo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a slow start. We're looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. From now through the end of the week and into the next, the surf is flat or just too weak to bother with. You'll be waiting a while.

The first real hint of life doesn't show up until Monday, July 20th. Mini Capo (reef break) wakes up with a tiny 3ft swell out of the northwest. The combined energy is a weak 77, so it's not exactly pumping. The morning shows clean conditions with an offshore wind, which is a plus, but it's still just "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's not a standout, but it's the first pulse we've seen in ages.

Then there's a bit of a lift on Wednesday, July 22nd. Another early morning session at Mini Capo with a 3ft northwest swell. The energy is still low at 81, and the wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Again, it's ordinary, but after a week of nothing, it's something.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. On Saturday, July 25th, we finally get a proper pulse. The morning at Mini Capo sees a 6ft swell from the west-southwest (period 8 seconds) with a combined energy of 370 – that's moderate wave energy. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it's a bit messy but it's building. The real standout, though, is the Saturday afternoon, July 25th. The swell jumps to 8ft out of the northwest, with a 9-second period and a massive combined energy of 1256. That's strong energy. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, making for clean waves. This is for experienced surfers only – 8ft is expert territory, and this reef can handle it. The direction is a perfect match for the optimum southwest swell, and the period is decent. This is your best bet, the one to mark on the calendar. It's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but this one has real promise.

The water temp, by the way, is sitting at 78°F, which is a solid 4°F above the norm for this time of year. That's much warmer than usual, so you'll be comfortable out there.

For the rest of the days, it's a flat, clean, and sunny wait. The weekend of the 19th and 20th is the first real chance to get wet, but Saturday the 25th is the one you want to be ready for.

Stay patient, keep the board waxed, and I'll see you out there.

Rusty.

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