Point Dume Little Dume Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the Point Dume Little Dume area over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a grim start. We're looking at a solid week of flat, messy conditions. From Tuesday the 4th right through to Monday the 11th, the wave energy is weak, with the combined swell energy barely cracking 100 (86-127) for most of it. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1.3ft to 1.6ft from the SW, and the wind is either cross, cross-on, or onshore, junking up what little there is. It's just poor surf, plain and simple. There's a little spike in energy on Friday the 7th (330) with a very long period 19-second groundswell, but it's still only 1.6ft and the wind is junk. Honestly, for a spot that's as inconsistent as this, it's a rough patch of flat water. Not worth paddling out for.

Things start to get slightly more interesting around the middle of the second week. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see a bit more size, with the swell building to 1.6ft and 2.3ft, and the period dropping to a more workable 16-18 seconds. That combined energy is climbing into the 200s (209-288). The mornings are looking clean with light offshore wind from the SSW, which is a huge plus. Point Dume can handle a bit of south in the swell, so those early sessions might actually offer a little something. The wave is still small, but it'll be a lot cleaner than what we've seen.

The standout, if you can call it one, looks like Friday the 14th morning. We've got a 1.3ft swell, but it's got a 19-second period behind it, so it'll be a long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (288), and the wind is light and offshore from the SSW. For a point break like this, that long period is actually a good thing – it'll wrap in nicely and offer some shape. It's small, but it could be the cleanest wave in the whole run. Just keep in mind, this place is inconsistent, and even when it's working, it can get crowded often.

The real kicker comes on Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. The swell bumps up to 2.6ft - 3.0ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is jumping into the 400s (409-441). That's the most energy we've seen in the whole forecast. However, the wind is a bit of a letdown – a light cross-onshore in the morning and onshore in the afternoon. It's not blown out, but it's not perfect either. For a beachy like this, those long-period waves might break a bit straight, but with that size, you'll get a few runners.

After that, it tails off again. Monday the 17th gets a bit choppy with a moderate cross-onshore breeze, and the rest of the run is back to flat and poor. So, if you're looking for a window, keep your eyes on the mornings of the 14th for a clean little wave, or the 15th and 16th for a bit more size and energy, even if the wind is a little second-best. For a spot that's this inconsistent, a blank run like the first week is pretty normal for the area. The forecasts can change, but right now, patience is the name of the game.

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