Pelican Watch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Pelican Watch.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real quiet start. The first few days are pretty much a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. We’re looking at tiny swell and, for the most part, messy or strong winds. Hold your horses.

Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are total duds. The swell is barely a ripple, with a combined energy of just 20 on Tuesday morning and 188 on Wednesday morning, but that’s a short-period windswell of 5 ft that’s getting hammered by a moderate breeze. It’s just not worth getting wet.

Now, things start to get a little interesting towards the end of the week. Friday the 24th is the first time we see a bit of life. The wind goes light and glassy in the afternoon, and the swell is a tiny 2 ft from the SE at 8 seconds. The combined energy is only 72, so it’s weak, but for a beginner spot, that clean, glassy surface is a huge plus. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th offer similar tiny, glassy windows in the afternoons, but the swell is just too small and weak to really get excited about. The energy is sitting around 51 to 66. It’s clean, but it’s a dribbler.

The next real hope comes on Wednesday the 29th. The morning shows a jump in size with a 5 ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 261, which is moderate, but it's a bit of a lumpy, wind-affected swell from the cross-off breeze. This is about as big as it gets, and at 5 ft, it’s starting to push beyond beginner territory. The cross-off wind will keep it clean, but the short period means it’s going to be a bit weak and messy.

Into the first week of August, Saturday the 1st sees a 4 ft southerly swell with a 6-second period, but it’s onshore and choppy. Not great. The following days drop back down to small, weak swells. The best of the rest is probably the morning of Tuesday the 4th, with a 4 ft southerly swell and a light, clean cross-off breeze. The energy is 98, so it’s weak, but at least it’s clean.

The Standout: Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, the pickings are slim. The best bet for a beginner looking for a safe, clean wave is Friday morning, July 24th. The swell is only 2 ft from the ESE, but the wind is a light offshore from the W, making for clean conditions. For a more experienced surfer, the only real swell pulse is Wednesday morning, July 29th. That 5 ft SSW swell with moderate energy (261) is the biggest we’ll see, and the cross-off wind will keep it clean. It’s not going to be world-class, but it’s the only window of proper size in the whole run. Just keep in mind, crowds are possible at this spot.

Stay patient, mates. The forecast can always change.

Rusty.

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