Panoramas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty again. Let’s run through the same outlook but in feet, miles, and Fahrenheit for those who think in imperial.

Honestly, no sugarcoating – this stretch at Panoramas is flat as a pancake. The break itself is solid, consistent beach‑and‑reef, usually handles NW groundswell, and the water’s running about 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal (about 3°F above average). But the waves? Barely a ripple.

First few days through mid‑July: tiny bumps 0.7 ft to 2 ft, short periods, mostly cross‑on or onshore wind. A few glassy mornings – Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th, Saturday 11th, Monday 13th – but we’re talking ankle‑slappers with combined energy below 100 (weak). Not worth paddling out.

Things try to pick up Monday 13th afternoon – combined energy hits 123 (moderate), swell bumps to 3 ft, but wind’s cross‑on and period only 9 seconds. Still poor. Tuesday 14th: energy 66–78, wind cross‑on, swell weak.

Only two windows get “surfable but very ordinary” – Saturday 18th morning and Monday 20th morning. On the 18th, 3 ft from NW at 8 seconds, energy 85 (weak‑moderate), light cross‑off wind making it clean. Tiny but clean – a log might work. On the 20th: same 3 ft NW, 8 seconds, energy 121 (moderate), glassy morning SW wind. Again, nothing special.

From there, swell nudges up to 4 ft around Tuesday 21st and 22nd, energy into the 170s–190s (moderate), but wind onshore or cross‑on, periods short (8–9 seconds). Still “poor.” By Thursday 23rd afternoon: 4 ft from NNW at 8 seconds, energy 198 (moderate) – still cross‑on, still poor.

No standout day. Glassy mornings have pathetic swell; when swell shows, wind ruins it. If you’re desperate, try the 18th or 20th morning with a foamie. Otherwise, leave the board. For a consistent intermediate break, this is a dead spell. It can change quick, but right now? Zero.

Rusty.

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