Pelican Watch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. It's gonna be a lean stretch for a while at Pelican Watch. We've got a 16-day window, but the first few days are a write-off for any decent surf. The wind's been messy and the swell's tiny, so don't even bother paddling out.

The first real chance of something rideable doesn't show up until Saturday morning, July 11th. We'll see a 4ft swell from the SSW, but it's short-period stuff at 6 seconds with moderate wave energy (176). The wind is offshore from the W which is a big plus, so it'll be clean, but the conditions are still pretty ordinary. It's a beginner spot, so if you're just learning, this might be okay, but don't expect much.

Sunday morning, July 12th brings a tiny 2ft S swell. The period is still short at 6 seconds and the energy is weak (71). The real story here is the wind – it's glassy, dead calm. That's a major positive for clean conditions, but the swell is so small it's barely breaking. Worth a look if you're desperate for a slippery water session.

After that, we drift back into a long stretch of small, poor-quality surf with strong cross-off winds for days right through to the end of the second week. A few spots on the horizon: Thursday afternoon, July 16th sees a 5ft SSW swell with a 6-second period and moderate energy (190), but the commentary calls it "poor surf conditions" despite offshore wind. That's a lot of water moving for a beach break with short period – might be more of a mess than a treat.

Then there's Saturday, July 18th with 5ft SSW swell (190 energy) and a 6-second period, but again, "poor surf conditions" and strong cross-off winds. For a beach break like this, that's going to be blown-out and choppy. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The best of the lot, and I'm using that term loosely, comes on Monday morning, July 20th. A small 3ft SE swell, 7-second period, weak energy (82). But the wind is glassy, dead calm. That's your best chance for clean little waves all period. And Tuesday morning, July 21st is similar with a 4ft SE swell, 6-second period and glassy conditions (100 energy). Very ordinary, but glassy is glassy.

For a standout? There isn't one. This is a patch where you gotta be patient. The consistent cross-off winds and short-period swells are a tough combo. We'll just have to wait and see if the forecasts change. Keep an eye on the sky, not the buoys.

Rusty.

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