Monica beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it for Monica beach. We’ve got a 16-day window to look at, and I’ll be honest, it’s a bit of a slow starter. The first recommended surf doesn’t show up until the morning of the 8th of August. Before that, it’s all small, weak, and onshore – not worth paddling out for.

We’re looking at a reef break for advanced surfers only. It’s consistent, but it’s exposed to the swell, and the best direction for it is from the NW. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is about normal for this time of year, so a springy shorty will do for the first few days.

The first real chance to get wet comes on the morning of Saturday, the 8th of August. We’ve got some clouds rolling in, a light onshore breeze from the north at 6 mph, and a 5 ft swell from the NNW. The swell period is a middling 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at (293). It’s a marginal call – the tide might be playing tricks, and the wind isn’t perfect. Still, it’s your best early option if you’re desperate for a paddle.

The surf then drops off again for a few days with poor conditions, small swell, and onshore winds. We see a bit of a pulse picking up around the 12th of August, but it’s still a messy, cross-onshore affair with a 4 ft swell from the NNW and a combined energy of (182). Not great.

The standout window, and I mean the only real standout here, is the morning of Monday, the 17th of August. This is the one to circle. We’ve got some clouds, a light cross-shore wind from the WNW at 6 mph, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the surface clean. The swell size is 6 ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy that’s strong at (345). It’s a solid, powerful wave for advanced surfers. The wind direction is shifting to give you that rare bit of clean texture. This is the best bet on offer.

The next morning, Tuesday the 18th of August, is also worth a mention. The swell is a bit bigger at 6 ft from the NNW, with a combined energy of (504) – that’s strong. The wind is onshore from the NNW at 6 mph, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but for the experienced crew, there’s plenty of power to play with. It’s marginal for the tide again, so keep an eye on it.

So, overall, it’s a long wait. The first week is a write-off. The second week has a couple of pulses, but it’s the 17th and 18th of August that offer the real potential. The early part of the forecast is a bit of a letdown, but things can always change. For now, bring your patience and a big quiver.

Rusty.

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