Panic Point (Weekapaug) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cooking for our little corner of the coast.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty slim. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak energy with a lot of onshore chop, so don't get your hopes up for any hero sessions. The first real glimmer of something surfable doesn't show up until the very end of July and into early August.

The main spot we’re looking at is Panic Point (Weekapaug). It’s a point break that’s usually pretty inconsistent, so when it does get a pulse, it’s worth keeping an eye on. Water temps are sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first week is a write-off. From Saturday the 25th right through to the end of the month, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with the combined energy barely cracking triple digits. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, making for a choppy, messy ocean. There’s a brief moment on Monday the 27th where the wind goes glassy in the morning, but the swell is still a pathetic 2 ft from the ESE. It’s a tease, not a session.

The only time this place starts to look half-interesting is on Sunday the 2nd of August. We see a bump in the combined energy to 134 (moderate) with a 4 ft swell from the south. The wind is clean, cross-off. It’s still not a pumping day, but it’s the first time the forecast mentions "surfable waves." Monday the 3rd of August looks similar, with a 4 ft south swell and better offshore winds in the afternoon, delivering a combined energy of 215 (moderate). The period is a slow 9 seconds, so it’s not a groundswell, but it’s the best we’ve got on offer.

Beyond that, the second week trails off again into tiny, weak swells. Thursday the 6th has a clean 4 ft morning, but the energy is low. Don’t plan a trip around it.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the late morning of Monday the 3rd of August is your best bet. It’s not a standout, but it’s the only time the stars sort of align with a little south swell and clean offshore wind. The swell direction isn't perfect for the point's optimum (SE), but it’s the cleanest we’ll see.

For the rest of the time, with such small, weak surf and breezy conditions, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s a dry spell, lads.

Rusty.

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