Mount Cameron Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Mount Cameron. The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag, with a few windows that could be alright if you’re willing to work for it, but there’s a big chunk of time where the wind just ruins everything. The best bet lands on Sunday, July 19th, and that’s the one to circle.

First up, we’ve got a big, messy pulse rolling in on Wednesday the 15th. Swell’s hitting 15 ft from the WSW, with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a fat 6564 (strong wave energy). The problem is the wind is howling onshore from the same direction at 16 mph. It’s a complete write-off – poor surf conditions, not worth paddling out. That onshore wind sticks around through Thursday and Friday, keeping the 13 ft to 12 ft swell choppy and ugly. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.

Now, Saturday the 18th sees the swell drop to 10 ft in the morning and 8 ft in the afternoon, but we’re still stuck with a cross-onshore breeze. The energy drops to 3257 (moderate wave energy) by morning, but it’s not clean. You’d be fighting it.

Here’s the standout. Sunday, July 19th at Mount Cameron. The swell settles to a much more manageable 5 ft in the morning, 5 ft in the afternoon, from the WSW and then W. The period is a solid 12 seconds, so there’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 1275 to 1192 (moderate wave energy). The wind swings around to a light NNE at 9 mph, giving us a cross-offshore breeze. That means clean, lined-up waves. The comments say “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is your session. The size is pushing into the territory where beginners might struggle, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, this is the best on offer. The break is exposed to the swell, and the optimum direction is WSW, so it’s matching up. Crowds are *sometimes* a problem here, so expect a few others with the same idea.

Monday the 20th is a step down. The swell drops off, and the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bit messy. Tuesday the 21st is more of the same, with rain showers and a moderate cross-shore wind. The swell stays around 8 ft, but the quality is poor.

Then we hit a real rough patch. From Wednesday the 22nd all the way through to Saturday the 26th of July, the wind is either onshore or strong cross-onshore, and the swell is all over the place. The 22nd has a short, weak 6 ft swell with a 7-second period that’s basically junk. Then the 23rd and 24th see huge 15 ft to 16 ft swells, but with a strong breeze and rain, so it’s just a big, dangerous, blown-out mess. The combined energy on the 24th hits 13262 (very strong wave energy), but with the wind, it’s a no-go for paddle surfing. Honestly, this stint looks more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.

Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th are still onshore and poor. The energy drops back to moderate levels, but the wind doesn’t cooperate.

The very end of the forecast, on Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th of July, shows a small improvement. The swell drops to 8 ft and 6 ft, with a 15-second period (very long period groundswell). The wind is light onshore. The energy is 2199 and 1628 (moderate wave energy). The quality is still only “marginal,” but it’s a calmer window. The long period might make the waves a bit too straight for the beach here, but it could be worth a look if you’re desperate. It’s not a standout.

So, bottom line: Sunday the 19th is the clear winner. The rest of the first week is either too windy or too big and messy. The second week is a long, poor stretch with a very slight chance of something rideable right at the end. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a one-day wonder.

Rusty.

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