Mount Cameron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what Mount Cameron's got in store for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a big, powerful groundswell from the southwest hitting the region. The water temperature is sitting at 56°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no real surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Friday the 14th is a complete mess with onshore winds and a massive 16ft swell (combined energy of 11425) that's just raw and unruly. You don't want to be out there. That carries through into Friday afternoon too.

Now, Saturday the 15th is where it gets interesting. The morning is the standout of the first week. The swell drops to a still-sizeable 13ft from the southwest, but the wind goes glassy. It's exceptional for expert surfers. If you've got the experience and the paddle fitness, that morning session is going to be special. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes" at this break, so you can expect a few others with the same idea, but for that quality, it's worth it. The afternoon sees the wind shift to a light cross-onshore, making it a bit more marginal.

Sunday the 16th cleans up with light offshore winds, easing the swell down to a more manageable 8ft. It’s excellent for experienced surfers, and those conditions hold through the afternoon. Monday the 17th keeps the offshores blowing, with a long-period 16-second swell at 8ft to 10ft. That's quality, clean surf.

Things get a bit trickier from Tuesday the 18th through the end of the week. The wind stays offshore, but the swell drops and the energy levels fade. We get a few days of mixed, marginal conditions and choppy cross-onshore winds. There's a bump of 8ft to 10ft on Friday the 21st, but the onshore wind chops it up.

Then we hit a rough patch from Saturday the 22nd right through to Wednesday the 26th. Strong onshore winds and big, messy swell (hitting 18ft on Monday the 24th with combined energy of 18480) makes for poor surf conditions. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week closes out with a real gem. Friday the 28th, that's your standout for the whole outlook. We get a clean 12ft swell from the southwest with a very long 17-second period, and light offshore winds. The combined energy is strong at 7048. This is exceptional for expert surfers, with clean, lined-up waves. The long period will make for proper groundswell, great for a point break or reef setup. Saturday the 29th holds with offshore winds and a 8ft swell, still a solid day but the Friday is the one to circle on your calendar.

So to sum it up: if you're an expert, this Saturday morning (15th) and next Friday (28th) are your best bets. If the combined swell is a bit much, next Saturday (29th) is your call. Be patient through the rough mid-week.

Rusty.

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