Out Front Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get this straight. I’ve looked at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I’m not gonna lie to you—it’s looking pretty grim for a surf out at Out Front. We’ve got a solid 16-day window on the cards, but honestly, there’s nothing that’s gonna get the heart rate up. This is a classic case of the ocean just not wanting to cooperate.

Right off the bat, it’s got a poor look. For these first few days, we're stuck with small, junky waves, a lot of cross-shore wind, and not a hint of proper swell. You’re looking at Tuesday the 5th through Thursday the 7th with the swell barely topping 3ft, and the period is short, around 4 to 6 seconds. It’s just a messy, lumpy chop with moderate winds, and it’s not even worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, with readings in the 20s to 90s (combined energy) range. It's not a surf, it's a struggle.

There’s a bit of a bump on the 3rd, with a 6ft SSE swell and an 8-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore breeze, and the surface is lumpy. That’s nothing but a headache. The water temp is sitting about normal for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Then we run into a serious dry spell. From about the 8th through the 17th, it's tiny. We're talking knee-to-waist high mush at best, often less than 2ft. There will be the odd morning with cleaner conditions and lighter winds, even an offshore breeze on the 13th, but with that little swell, it’s a lake, not a lineup.

The one faint glimmer is the morning of the 10th. It’s still only 3ft of S swell, but the wind swings cross-offshore and it cleans up. That might be your only chance for a few grovelly, 2-footers on the inside. But even then, it’s not a day to call in sick for.

By the time we get to the 16th, the energy is totally gone. The combined energy reading drops to around 10-22 (combined energy), and it’s just tiny. A bit of a glassy morning on the 16th, with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is a paltry 1ft. It’s not a surf forecast, it’s a swim forecast.

Look, it seems this break is just not going to turn on during this whole stretch. It’s one of those times where the ocean is just flat-out refusing to deliver. A blank run like this can be pretty normal for this area. The good news is, forecasts change. It can't stay this poor for too long. But as it stands right now, the only thing we’re riding is a longboard on flat days, and even that’s a stretch.

If you’re desperate, the 10th is your best, but I wouldn't hold your breath. The rest is a write-off. This is one of those times where the beach setup just looks better for a kite than a paddle.

Rusty.

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