Octagon House Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what the ocean’s doing.

Right now, it’s a tough stretch for Octagon House. We’re looking at a long dry spell with nothing really worth suiting up for. The first day that even looks close to okay isn’t until Monday, July 13th, and even then it’s pretty average.

The water’s warm – about 86° – a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

Let’s run through it. From Monday, July 6th through Sunday, July 12th, it’s a total loss. Swell is tiny, mostly under 2ft, coming from the SSE or S with periods as short as 4 seconds – that’s just local wind slop. Winds are cross or cross-onshore, making everything choppy and ugly. The combined swell energy is weak, barely over 57 – you’re not gonna find a wave.

On Monday, July 13th in the morning, we finally get a little something. Swell bumps up to about 4ft from the SSE with a 6-second period, and combined energy hits 85. Not big, but the wind finally turns cross-offshore from the W at 3 mph, keeping it clean. The report says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions” – and that’s about right. It’s the best of a dull run. Octagon House is exposed to the SE, so that SSE swell is okay, but the short period keeps it from being good. At 4ft, it’s fine for beginners. Crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so you might have some company.

Tuesday, July 14th morning offers another clean chance – offshore wind from the WNW at 6 mph, with 3ft swell from the SSE at 6 seconds. Combined energy drops to 66. Again, it’s rideable but nothing special. The wind will groom it smooth.

After that, it’s back to garbage. Wednesday, July 15th morning is glassy but only 1ft of swell – not worth the walk. The rest of the week is cross-onshore breezes and tiny wind chop.

On Sunday, July 19th, we see combined energy jump to 137 with 4ft from the SSE at a 7-second period. That’s the highest energy of the whole forecast. But the wind is cross-onshore from the S at 9 mph, keeping it choppy. Still, for an advanced surfer, 4ft isn’t big, so it’s not exactly a standout.

Honestly, the only session that even comes close to being a standout is Monday, July 13th in the morning at Octagon House – clean, cross-off wind, rideable 4ft from the SSE. It’s small and ordinary, but it’s the only time the elements line up. Tuesday the 14th morning is a decent backup. The long-range stuff might show some energy, but don’t count on quality.

Keep your expectations low and your wax warm.

Rusty.

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