Mutriku Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking flat and quiet for our local stretch. If you're looking to get wet, you'll have to be patient because there's not much on the menu.

The forecast starts with absolutely nothing doing. Sunday morning the 2nd of August, we've got a tiny 2 ft ripple from the north, but it's just not worth your time. The water is sitting at a very warm 75°F (5°F above normal – that's much warmer than usual for this time of year), which is nice for a swim, but the energy is only at 31 (weak). The wind is glassy, but the swell is flat and lacking any punch.

We go through a long stretch of poor conditions. Monday the 3rd to Friday the 7th sees nothing but 0.7 ft to 3 ft slop, energy levels barely cracking 100. The winds are light but mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and the waves are just messy. On Thursday the 6th, we get a tiny spike in energy up to 144 (moderate), but it's still a weak 3 ft and the wind is onshore, so it's a definite no-go.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th brings a little more activity, but it's still not for surfing. Saturday the 8th has 3 ft from the NNW with a short 6-second period and cross-onshore winds – more of a choppy mess. Sunday the 9th shows a bit more energy with 4 ft and a 9-second period, giving us a moderate energy reading of 211, but it's still cross-onshore, and the quality is poor. Kite surfers might find some interest in the wind and chop, but for traditional surfing, it's a pass.

The second week remains a write-off. From Monday the 10th through to Sunday the 16th, we're back to tiny surf, mostly under 2 ft, with energy levels dropping to as low as 11. The wind is light, often glassy in the mornings, but the swell is simply too small to work with. There's a slight bump on the 15th (4 ft, 9-second period, energy 178), but the wind is a moderate cross-shore, creating a cross-chop. Not ideal.

The very last day in the forecast, Monday the 17th, shows the biggest swell of the whole period: 4 ft from the NW with an 11-second period, giving us a strong energy reading of 357. The wind is light cross-shore, which is better, but even then, the forecast says "poor surf conditions." It's a tease, but it's too far out to trust, and it's still not a standout.

So, bottom line? There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The breaks are inconsistent, and the energy just isn't there. It's a blank run, but that's normal for this area sometimes. Don't put the board away – forecasts can change, but for now, the wax is staying in the bag.

Rusty.

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