Pelican Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Pelican Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start. The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday and Thursday have messy, lumpy conditions with onshore winds, and the swell is a mushy, short-period mess. The combined energy is moderate at best, and the quality is just not there. It’s a slow start, and we’re looking at at least a week of poor conditions before anything decent turns up.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 20th. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the east, with a moderate period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (816), and the conditions are described as "clean". It’s not a massive standout, but after the rubbish we’ve had, it’s the best on offer. The afternoon stays clean but the score drops a notch.

Tuesday the 21st morning is also a good call. The wind is offshore from the NNW, light, and the swell is 5 ft from the ENE with the same 10-second period. The energy is a bit lower (480), but with offshore wind and clean conditions, it'll be a fun, manageable size. This is your best bet for a proper session.

Wednesday the 22nd morning is a real treat. The wind goes glassy – that’s as good as it gets. The swell is 4 ft from the ENE. It’s not big, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and lined up. Perfect for a longboard or a fish.

Looking further ahead, the second week gets a bit more interesting. Saturday the 25th afternoon sees a new pulse of 7 ft southerly swell, but it’s cross-on and only a marginal call. Sunday the 26th has a bigger 7 ft south swell (10-second period) with light cross-shore winds, and the energy ramps up to 1015 – that’s moderate energy. It’s a promising one, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed.

The Monday the 27th morning has a solid 6 ft south swell with a very long 13-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (1102), and with a light cross-shore breeze, it could be excellent at a point or reef, but at a beach break like Pelican, it might be a bit too straight and powerful. Worth a look for experienced surfers.

After that, the wind swings back onshore from the 28th onwards, and the quality drops off again. The swell sticks around but gets chopped up by moderate winds.

The water temp is sitting at 66°F with a tiny anomaly of 0.7°F, so it’s about average for this time of year. No surprises there.

Crowds at Pelican Beach can be "often" a problem, so get there early for the clean windows. The break is fairly consistent, so when it’s good, it’s worth the paddle.

Best of the outlook: Monday 20th morning, Tuesday 21st morning, and Wednesday 22nd morning (glassy). The Sunday 26th and Monday 27th are promising long-range calls.

Rusty.

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