Ormond Beach Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. I’ve got a look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I’ll be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a pretty long dry spell, so manage your expectations.

We’re starting off with nothing on the cards, and it stays that way for a while. The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show up until Sunday, July 5th, but even then it's a slim one. Ormond Beach Pier is the only spot in the game, and it’s a real slow burn. The first week is basically a write-off. From Sunday the 5th all the way through to Saturday the 18th of July, the surf is consistently poor. There’s no standout day, no sneaky window. The swell never really gets going. The best we see is a fleeting 3ft wave on Tuesday afternoon, July 7th, but it’s a short-period windswell (4 seconds) coming from the SE, and the combined energy is only moderate at 53 (a weak to moderate reading). The wind is a messy cross-shore, so you’re looking at lumpy, choppy conditions. It’s more of a kite-surfing situation than a paddling one.

The mornings are the most consistent part of the outlook. Nearly every morning from the 5th to the 20th of July offers light offshore winds from the SW or even glassy conditions. The problem is the swell. It’s tiny – mostly 1.0ft to 2ft. The period is short (6-9 seconds), so there’s just no push. The waves that do show up are weak and poor shape. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a wetsuit, but you will need a lot of patience.

The only real standout, and I use that term loosely, is the morning of Monday, July 20th. It’s deep in the forecast, so don’t bet the house on it, but it’s the best we’ve got. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and the swell is a tiny 1ft from the ESE. The combined energy is low at 21. Look, it’s not going to be a barrel-fest, but if you’re desperate for a flat, clean, ankle-to-knee-high slide, this is your window. It’s a true dawn patrol score for the patient surfer.

For the rest of the fortnight, don’t expect much. The afternoons get blown out by a fresh onshore breeze, and the swell never shows any real power. You’d be better off checking the tides for a mini sandbar or finding a new hobby for a week. Stay hopeful, though – the forecast can always change.

Rusty.

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