Mount Cameron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

We've got a big, long window ahead of us at Mount Cameron (beach and reef). It's exposed, and it's inconsistent, so we need to be patient. The water's sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. The 27th and 28th are a mess, with strong winds and a lot of energy in the water (1720 to over 10000). The swell is big, but it's onshore and choppy, so don't bother. The 29th is a no-go too, with a massive 21ft swell on Wednesday morning (energy through the roof at 21172) and strong cross-onshore winds; that's a full-on expert-only session if you're crazy enough, but the conditions are too ugly for me. The 30th and 31st are still onshore and lumpy, with the swell dropping but still sloppy. We're looking at a gap of nearly a week of poor surf before we get a sniff of something good.

Saturday, August 1st is where it starts to wake up. The morning is looking tidy: a clean 8ft SW swell (16-second period, 3559 energy) with a gentle cross-offshore breeze. That's a proper window for experienced surfers looking for some power. The afternoon gets even bigger, jumping to 12ft SW (18 seconds, 7433 energy) and staying clean with a moderate offshore. That's a standout session for the whole period, but it's a big, long-period groundswell. That kind of energy at a beach-and-reef setup can be a bit shifty, so pick your peak carefully. The 2nd is still clean but windier, with a fresh offshore and 10ft to 12ft WSW swell, but the wind picks up, making it a bit lumpy later.

We get another big gap of poor conditions from the 3rd through the 4th, with onshore winds and choppy seas.

Then, Wednesday, August 5th is a real surprise. A 5ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period and a light offshore breeze. That's incredibly long-period, clean, and perfect for the reef. Energy is 2911, so it's got some punch. This is a high-quality, clean session for those who know where to sit. The 6th and 7th are also excellent, with glassy or clean offshore conditions and consistent 7ft to 8ft SW swell. The 7th afternoon is glassy, which is as good as it gets. The 8th is another big day with a 8ft WSW swell and a 16-second period, but it's more of a cross-offshore wind.

The second week is promising but less certain. The 9th and 10th have solid SW swell (8ft to 12ft) with clean offshore winds, but the wind is strong, so it'll be a bit more challenging. The 11th is a gem though: a glassy 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period. That's smooth, clean, and perfect for a long session.

The standout sessions are the morning of August 1st for the clean, powerful 8ft SW groundswell, and the morning of August 5th for that incredibly clean, 19-second period glass. The 7th afternoon is also a top pick.

Rusty.

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