Pelican Watch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the stretch ahead is looking pretty flat. We’ve got a real long gap of nothing happening before we see any kind of bump. The first bit of swell that might get us thinking doesn’t show up until Sunday, the 2nd of August, and even then, it’s a weak pulse.

For the first few days, through Thursday the 31st of July and into Friday, we’re looking at tiny, short-period slop. Swell heights are barely 2 ft to 2 ft, coming from the S and SE, with periods around 6 to 7 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-on or cross, which is messy for such small waves. The combined energy is just 24 to 38 (weak energy). It’s just not worth paddling out. You’d be better off waiting.

That Sunday, the 2nd of August, things try to change. The swell bumps up to 3 ft from the SE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 149 (moderate). But here’s the rub – the wind swings around to a fresh S breeze at 19 mph, and it’s cross-off shore. That wind will clean the surface up, but it’s blowing straight into the face of the swell. It’s a bit of a battle. Still, it’s the first real sign of life.

The best we’ve got on offer is Monday, the 3rd of August, in the morning. The swell pushes to 4 ft from the SSE, period 7 seconds, and the combined energy is 184 (moderate). The wind is a fresh SSW at 19 mph, cross-off, keeping the surface clean. It’s not a world-class day, but it’s the standout in this run. For a beginner spot like Pelican Watch, that 4 ft swell is a nice size, not too big, and the clean conditions will make it fun for a longboard or a foamie. Keep in mind, this break is fairly consistent, and crowds can be a factor here, so get there early if you want a few waves to yourself. The water is sitting at a warm 83°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfy in boardshorts or a spring suit.

After that, it’s right back to tiny, weak stuff. From Tuesday the 4th through to the 14th of August, the swell drops back to 1 ft to 2 ft, with short periods of 4 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is mostly in the teens to low 40s (weak energy). The wind does offer some clean, cross-off conditions at times, especially on the 12th with a light offshore W breeze, but with no swell, it’s just a flat, glassy pond. There’s simply nothing to ride.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off, you get a brief window of clean, okay surf on Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd of August, with Monday morning being the pick of the lot, and then it’s back to a long, flat spell for the second week. For a break like Pelican Watch, a blank run like this isn’t too unusual – it happens. Don’t give up hope, forecasts can change, but for now, you might need to find something else to do.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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