Point Arena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what's coming up for Point Arena.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a long, frustrating gap of poor surf conditions from now all the way through to the end of July. The swell is just inconsistent and weak, and even when there's a little pulse, the wind is messing it up. It's going to be a tough stretch for anyone looking for a proper wave.

The real glimmer of hope, and the standout of the entire forecast, is the very end. We're looking at a pulse of big, powerful swell arriving around the 28th of July through to the 30th. The combined swell energy is going to be massive (1796 to 3013), with a solid 10ft to 13ft swell from the northwest. The wind is forecast to be cross-offshore, which is perfect for cleaning things up. However, and this is a big *however*, this is a wave for experts only. At that size, especially with a period around 8 to 10 seconds, it's going to be a heavy, powerful beast. For anyone else, it's a not a goer.

Before that, on the 24th of July (Friday afternoon), there's a curious little spike. A 3ft south-west swell with a very long 24-second period is predicted, giving a strong energy reading (1351). With the cross-off wind, it will be clean. But that 24-second period is a very long groundswell, which can make it break straight and tricky at a beach break. Point Arena is a reef, so it might handle it better, but it's a long way out, so don't bank on it.

The water temperature is currently sitting at 53°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 3° colder. So bring a thick wetsuit.

To sum it up: the next 10 days are a slog. The only real action is a massive, expert-only swell kicking off around the 28th of July. For the rest of us, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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