Number Fours Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for Number Fours. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, exposed to the swell, and it prefers a SSE direction. The first week and a half is a real struggle. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is par for the course this time of year.

We’ve got a long dry spell kicking off. From Tuesday the 7th through Monday the 14th, the surf is just poor. The wind is howling out of the ENE at 18 to 25 mph, a cross-off that’s ruining the shape. Swell is mostly 5 to 7 feet from the ENE, but with a short, choppy 7 to 8 second period. The combined energy is moderate (963 down to 548), but it doesn’t matter because the quality is terrible. It’s called “poor surf conditions” and marginal at best. It’s big enough to be a challenge, but the wind and short period make it a real battle. This stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There’s a tiny blip on Wednesday the 15th afternoon and Thursday the 16th afternoon, where the swell direction flips to SSW with a long period of 17 to 18 seconds. But the height drops to 2 feet, so you’re barely getting a wave. The energy is still moderate (589 and 501), but it’s a tease.

The real gap runs from the 7th all the way to the 19th of July. That’s 12 days of barely rideable or flat conditions. But the end of the window has some hope.

The standout is shaping up for Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th. The swell builds to 8 to 8 feet from the ENE with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps into the strong range (1063 to 1118). The wind is still a fresh ENE breeze, 18 to 22 mph, staying cross-off which will keep the faces clean. It’s still short-period, but at that size and energy, Number Fours will have some real grunt. At 8 feet, this is expert-only territory. For those with the skills, it’s the only true highlight of the whole outlook. It’s a long way out, so keep the expectations tempered.

Rusty.

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