Pelican Watch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

Honestly, looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a flat spell for us. There’s a decent run of small, clean days but nothing that’s going to have you rushing out of work. The swell energy is weak for the most part, especially in the first week. We’re looking at knee to waist-high slop at best. You’ll want to keep the log out and manage your expectations.

The first good bet doesn't show up until Tuesday the 22nd. The waves are still small, around 2ft, but it’s glassy with light offshore wind. It’s the calmest we’ve seen. The water temp is about average for this time of year, sitting at 83°F, so it’s warm, but nothing crazy. That morning is your only real shot that day, as the onshores come up in the afternoon and chop it all up.

Then we have a bit of a gap again until the final week. It looks like Monday the 25th has a bit of a pulse, getting up to 4ft from the southeast, but it’s a short-period, wind-swell mess. Not exactly pretty. The wind is offshore though, so it might be worth a paddle if you’re desperate. But it’s not the kind of day you’ll be telling stories about.

The real standout, and I mean the only true standout, is the morning of Saturday the 23rd. The swell is small, around 3ft from the south, but the conditions are clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s still nothing huge, but it’s the most surfable and wave-for-wave, it’s the best quality on offer. It’s not a world-beater, but it's the pick of a pretty average run. Don’t expect it to be perfect, but it’s the most fun we’re going to have.

Beyond that, there’s nothing that’s worth getting excited about. There are a few others, but the energy is weak, the winds are average, and the quality just isn’t there. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean just takes a break.

Keep an eye on the long-range, because things can change, but as it stands, you can pick your days and not stress about missing out.

Rusty.

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