Panoramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. It’s a mellow stretch, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the surf is small and the winds are fighting us most of the day. The best times are the early mornings when it goes glassy, but even then, the swell is weak. Water temp is 74°, which is a good bit warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’re in for a comfortable session.

The only spot in the game is Panoramas, a beach and reef break that’s fairly exposed and consistent. The swell is coming from the NW, which is exactly what this place wants. But the size is tiny – from about 1 ft to 4 ft – and the period is short, mostly 8 seconds, so there’s not much energy behind it. The combined energy is weak, ranging from 31 to 350 (that peak is on the 14th afternoon, but the wind is messy then).

Let’s run through the week. Wednesday morning (5 August) is the best call: 3 ft NW swell, glassy wind, and the wave comment calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Not a rave, but it’s the pick. Thursday morning (6 August) is similar – 3 ft, glassy, same story. Friday morning (7 August) has a light cross-shore wind, but still okay. Saturday and Sunday mornings (8-9 August) are the same pattern: small, glassy starts, but the energy is fading. From Monday (10 August) on, the swell really drops, falling to 3 ft and below, with the combined energy in the 50-80 range – barely enough to get a ride. By the 18th, we’re down to 1 ft and 2 ft with a period of 8-10 seconds, but the energy is in the 30s and 40s. That’s not surf, that’s a lake.

The afternoons are a no-go – cross-onshore winds, choppy, small waves. The wind swings from WNW to W, light to gentle, but it’s always on the wrong side.

So, the standout? The mornings of Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th August are your best bet. Glassy, surfable, but don’t expect anything special. If you’re keen to paddle out, those are the times. After that, it’s a long dry spell until the 20th, when Thursday morning (20 August) shows a small 2 ft NW swell with a clean, cross-offshore wind and a 9-second period. That’s a long way off, and the energy is still weak (58), so it’s more of a maybe than a sure thing.

Bottom line: it’s a quiet period. The swell is small, the wind is mostly uncooperative, and the energy is weak. The consistent nature of Panoramas means it rarely goes completely flat, but this run is testing that. Beginners will be fine with the small waves, but the short period makes them a bit mushy. For experts, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

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