Moonlight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Moonlight Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty grim. The first recommendation for a surf doesn't pop up until the morning of August 7th, and even then it's a marginal call. You’re looking at a gap of nearly two days from the start of the forecast with nothing worth paddling out for. The pattern that follows is a long, drawn-out run of poor surf conditions, with only a handful of days that might get a shrug of approval.

The first date that even gets a whisper of a chance is Friday, August 7th in the morning. Swell is tiny at 2 ft from the SSW, but the period is a very long 19 seconds. That’s serious groundswell energy, but it’s just not got the size. The wind is onshore from the WSW at 9 mph, which won’t help. Still, the combined energy (500) is moderate, so there’s a bit of push. The water is a staggering 77°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a real treat for the skin. But the break is exposed and inconsistent, and it’s only really for beginners. For a spot that rarely breaks, this is… well, it’s something.

The best window across the whole outlook is probably Friday, August 14th. In the morning you’ve got 3 ft from the SSW at 18 seconds, with clean onshore wind from the WSW at 9 mph. The combined energy jumps to 688 (moderate), and the afternoon pushes it up to 3 ft with energy at 816 (still moderate). That’s the most energy you’ll see all period. Still, the surf quality is only marginal, and the crowd situation is "sometimes" – so you might have a few mates out. But it’s a small wave, and the wind is from the west, which is onshore. It’s the best of a bad bunch.

For the rest of the run, it’s a lot of 2 ft to 3 ft slop, with cross-onshore winds, periods barely getting into the teens, and energy levels that are more about the wind than the swell. The swell direction is mostly from the SSW, which is fine for this spot, but the size is just too small to get excited about. There’s a lot of days where the wave comment is just "poor surf conditions."

So, to wrap it up: if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 14th of August is your best bet, but keep your expectations low. It’s a small, inconsistent wave with onshore wind. Otherwise, you’re looking at a long, blank stretch. The area is mostly inconsistent, so this kind of quiet run isn’t totally unusual. Things can change, but for now, the lineup is going to be pretty empty for a reason.

Rusty.

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